Savannah Guthrie Appeals for Mother’s Return as Trump Mobilizes Federal Resources and Ransom Notes Surface

Updated 2026-02-05 04:51:46+00:00 (35 articles)

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Forced‑Entry Kidnapping of 84‑Year‑Old Nancy Guthrie Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home Saturday night between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., after family dropped her off; investigators found signs of forced entry, blood droplets, and her cellphone, wallet and car left behind, while her fragile health—high blood pressure, a pacemaker and daily medication needs—makes time critical[11][2].

Multi‑Agency Search Declared Crime Scene Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos classified the residence a crime scene and launched an “all‑hands‑on‑deck” operation with K‑9 units, drones, helicopters, and FBI agents; no suspect or person of interest has been identified, and a purported cryptocurrency ransom note has been turned over to investigators for verification[2][4].

Savannah Guthrie’s Public Plea and Olympic Withdrawal Savannah Guthrie posted a tearful Instagram video with siblings Annie and Cameron, stating the family is “ready to talk” and demanding undeniable proof of her mother’s life; she subsequently withdrew from NBC’s 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics opening‑ceremony duties to remain in Tucson[2][4].

President Trump Directs Federal Law‑Enforcement Support Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, pledging “ALL Federal Law Enforcement” to assist the investigation, calling the case “terrible,” and promising personal calls to Savannah; the White House echoed prayers and the promise of additional federal agents[1][20].

Community Vigils and Divergent Reward Figures Local churches held candlelight vigils, and an Albany, N.Y., congregation announced a $25,000 reward, while the sheriff’s office listed a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest, reflecting differing publicized amounts[1][5].

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Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanishes from her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson around 9:30 p.m. after family drop‑off; investigators later find forced‑entry signs, blood stains and her cellphone, wallet and car left inside, indicating a likely abduction [10][14][27]

Feb 1, 2026 – A 911 call is placed after she fails to appear at Sunday church; Pima County deputies arrive, declare a missing‑person investigation and launch a full‑day search with K‑9 units and volunteers [10][24][28]

Feb 2, 2026 – Sheriff Chris Nanos holds a press conference declaring the home a crime scene, assigning homicide detectives and urging public tips, noting her limited mobility and daily‑medication needs could be fatal [23][25][30]

Feb 2, 2026 – Alleged cryptocurrency ransom notes are received by TMZ, KOLD and other outlets and turned over to investigators, who treat them as leads but have not verified authenticity [14][27][5]

Feb 2, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie flies to Tucson, tells NBC “this is the worst phone call of my life,” thanks supporters and asks for prayers and information, while confirming she has received no threats [19][21][28]

Feb 3, 2026 – The victim’s pacemaker loses connection at 2 a.m., narrowing the disappearance window; Sheriff Nanos says he will not further narrow the timeline to preserve tips [17]

Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah posts a heartfelt Facebook prayer quoting Isaiah and urges “bring her home,” while the FBI’s Tucson office joins the search, deploying agents and forensic experts [20][27][13]

Feb 3, 2026 – NBC announces Guthrie will miss the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics opening‑ceremony co‑hosting duties, prioritizing the family search [19][15]

Feb 4, 2026 – President Donald Trump writes on Truth Social that he is directing “ALL Federal Law Enforcement” to assist and later tells reporters the case is “terrible” and he will call Savannah [1][14][27]

Feb 4, 2026 – Law‑enforcement conducts a two‑hour scene sweep with dogs, drones and federal agents, collecting DNA and blood evidence while reviewing surveillance and cellphone‑tower data; no suspect is identified [4][7][13]

Feb 4, 2026 – Community vigils are held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church and Victory Church in Albany, NY, which also announces a $25,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s location [6][11]

Feb 4, 2026 – A follow‑up press briefing is scheduled for Thursday (Feb 5) to update the public on forensic results and search progress [7]

Feb 5, 2026 – Savannah posts a tearful Instagram video demanding “proof without a doubt that she’s alive,” stating the family is ready to talk to any kidnapper [1][8]

Feb 5, 2026 – NBC reassigns Savannah from Today and Olympic coverage, with Mary Carillo replacing her for the opening ceremony, citing full support for the family [1][15]

Feb 5, 2026 – The tip line (520‑351‑4900) and online portals remain active, offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest [7][13][17]

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