Federal investigators report that they have no sign of ongoing communication between Nancy Guthrie, the mom of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, her family, and her alleged kidnappers, as the ransom deadline passed Monday evening in the kidnapping case.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31, when authorities say she was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
FBI shares update on Nancy Guthrie kidnapping ransom as deadline passes
In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Monday, FBI Phoenix spokesperson Connor Hagan addressed the kidnapping and the status of the alleged contact connected to the ransom kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie. Hagan stated, “The FBI is not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers.”
Moreover, the spokesperson said that investigators still have not named a suspect or person of interest, and the update came as the search for Nancy has continued for more than a week. Meanwhile, the local and federal agencies continue to work on the case in Tucson.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos previously said that investigators believe Nancy was taken against her will after she was last seen at her home the night of January 31. Nanos later confirmed that the blood found on the exterior porch of her home matched her DNA.
The spokesperson described the scale of the FBI response, telling PEOPLE, “For more than a week, FBI agents, analysts, and professional staff have worked around the clock to reunite Nancy Guthrie with her family,” adding, “Additional personnel from FBI field offices across the nation continue to deploy to Tucson.”
Hagan continued, “We are currently operating a 24-hour command post that includes crisis management experts, analytic support, and investigative teams. But we still need the public’s help.” Hence, the FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information that leads to Nancy’s recovery or an arrest.
Furthermore, officials have warned the public not to interfere with the investigation. After authorities dealt with a false message related to the case, FBI special agent in charge Heith Janke said “impostors” will face consequences, stating, “We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”
Anyone with information can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea.
