Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 9 latest updates
FBI expands search for Nancy Guthrie as 2nd ransom deadline passes
Savannah Guthrie described the search for her mother, Nancy, as an "hour of desperation" as a 2nd unconfirmed ransom deadline passed. While the investigation evolved over the past week, authorities have not verified the legitimacy of the ransom demands.
PHOENIX - Feb. 9 marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mom of NBC "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Latest updates
FBI says it's not aware of communication between family and suspected kidnappers
While law enforcement still seeks help from the public, the FBI says they were not made aware of any communication between the Guthrie family and the alleged abductors. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest after the second alleged ransom deadline has passed.
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FOX 10's Nicole Krasean breaks down the latest in the case after the second alleged ransom deadline passed at 5 p.m. Monday.
5:30 p.m.
The FBI releases a statement surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case.
"FBI agents, analysts, and professional staff have worked around the clock to reunite Nancy Guthrie with her family. The FBI is not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers, nor have we identified a suspect or person of interest in this case at this time. Additional personnel from FBI field offices across the nation continue to deploy to Tucson. 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.
Someone has that one piece of information that can help us bring Nancy home. We need that person to share what they know. Please call us at 1-800-CALL-FBI."
5 p.m.
The second alleged ransom note deadline has passed.
4:30 p.m.
"We do not have any additional information to release publicly this afternoon," the Pima County Sheriff's Department said. No press conferences are expected to be held on Feb. 9 unless there is a significant development.
"Many of you observed an active law enforcement presence at the Guthrie residences over the weekend. That activity will continue tonight and into tomorrow as part of the ongoing investigative process, including the expansion of the search and follow-up on new leads. This is all part of the investigative process, as the search for Nancy expands and new leads come in. To preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of that process are not being released at this time."
Monday afternoon
An alleged 5 p.m. Monday deadline looms as the family of the 84-year-old offers to pay a $6 million Bitcoin ransom for her safe return.
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Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former CIA agent says one mistake could crack case
A "mistake" by abductors may be the key to finding Nancy Guthrie, according to cybersecurity experts who believe human error will eventually bypass the encryption used in ransom notes.
Several news outlets reported receiving ransom notes, demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for her return. While investigators ruled out one of those notes to be fake, the FBI says one of the unverified notes contains two deadlines— one on Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. and the other on Feb. 9.
Weekend Updates:
A Pima County Sheriff's vehicle pulled up to Nancy Guthrie's residence in Tucson just after 9 a.m. on Feb. 8. "At the request of the Guthrie family, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence for security purposes going forward."
The forensic team appeared to focus on the home of Nancy's daughter, Annie Guthrie, going into the garage and seen with what appeared to be flashes from cameras. It's reported that the team has been inside the home taking photographs near bedrooms and a large family room.
The Guthrie family released a new video regarding their missing 84-year-old mother on Saturday afternoon. The video posted to Instagram at 4:30 p.m. MST on Feb. 7 shows Savannah Guthrie, the daughter of Nancy and co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show, alongside her brother Camron and sister Annie, pleading to possible abductors.
"We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay."
The backstory:
The 84-year-old was last seen on the night of Jan. 31 after being dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. She was reported missing the next day after her family was notified that she hadn't shown up for church.
Authorities say she was taken from her home against her will and is without her necessary medication.
Sheriff Chris Nanos released a timeline of the events in Guthrie's disappearance.
What you can do:
Anyone with tips should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. A tipline was also created for the community to submit information.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for any information leading to Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved.
Map of area where Nancy Guthrie was last seen
The Source: The Pima County Sheriff's Department and previous FOX 10 reports.