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TUCSON, Ariz. – Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted or kidnapped from her Tucson home, where she was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.
Investigators say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was forcibly taken from the residence and did not leave on her own, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Friday that investigators are reviewing new correspondence related to the case.
In a social media post, authorities said, "The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie," adding that investigators are working to determine the authenticity of the message.
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Authorities added investigators are currently working to determine the authenticity of the message.
The latest message came nearly 24 hours after a Thursday 5 p.m. deadline passed in an alleged ransom note sent earlier this week to local news organizations and TMZ. Local CBS affiliate 13 News said it also received a copy of the message Friday morning and forwarded it to law enforcement.
The station confirmed the message was received Friday morning and does not contain the same IP address as the initial note. However, the note appears to have been sent from the same secure server to keep the IP address hidden and contains details that could prove both notes were sent by the same individuals, the outlet said.
Australian-born presenter Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break while hosting NBC's "Today Show" live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015, in Sydney, Australia. (Don Arnold/Wireimage)
13 News added they forwarded the correspondence to law enforcement and did not provide any additional information regarding its contents to viewers.
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that it's believed Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted.
"Sheriff [Chris] Nanos has stated that he believes that a crime has been committed," a spokesperson for Pima County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital. "At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will and that includes possible kidnapping or abduction."
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't leave the home by herself. According to the Los Angeles Times, blood was found inside Nancy Guthrie's home. A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital that there were "blood drops" leading from the entryway outside down the house's pathway towards the driveway. During an interview on MSNOW on Tuesday, Nanos said Nancy Guthrie was "physically removed from that home against her will," but declined to say whether she was harmed. The sheriff also said it's unknown if the individual who took Nancy Guthrie is familiar or a stranger. Police dispatch audio when Nancy Guthrie went missing reveals that the 84-year-old has health issues.
Savannah Guthrie released a statement to NBC's "Today" on Monday morning.
"On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom," the statement said.
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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
Here's a timeline of events:
The Pima County Sheriff's Department released a timeline of events in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. (Fox News Digital/Michael Ruiz)
January 31 at 5:32 p.m.:?
Nancy Guthrie travels to her family's home for dinner.
January 31 at 9:48 p.m.:?
The Pima County Sheriff's Department says Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue on Saturday evening. Nancy Guthrie's children dropped her off at the home at around 9:45 p.m., Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
January 31 at 9:50 p.m.:?
Nancy Guthrie's garage door closes.
February 1 at 1:47 a.m.:?
The doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home disconnects.
February 1 at 2:12 a.m.:
A security camera detected motion on camera at Nancy Guthrie's home. The Pima County Sheriff's Department noted that there was no video available because a subscription wasn't active.
Pima County Sheriff's deputies assemble at Nancy Guthrie's home in Tuscon, Arizona on Friday, February 6, 2026. Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night as an investigation into her disappearance continues. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
February 1 at 2:28 a.m.?
Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker disconnected from the application on her phone.
February 1 at 11 a.m.:?
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer. Officials said family members went to Nancy Guthrie's home at around 11 a.m. and spent some time looking for her.
February 1 at 11:56 a.m.:
Nancy Guthrie's family checks in on her.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
February 1 at 12:03 p.m.:
Nancy Guthrie's family calls 911, according to officials.
The law enforcement source also said that there were "blood drops" leading from the entryway outside down the house's pathway towards the driveway.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie appear on "Today" on April 17, 2019. (Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
February 1 at 12:15 p.m.:?
Sheriff's deputies arrive at Nancy Guthrie's home.
February 1 at 8:55 p.m.:?
The Pima County Sheriff's Department says they've begun search and rescue efforts using helicopters, infrared cameras and drones to search for the missing 84-year-old. During a news conference on Sunday night, Nanos said they found evidence that raised "some concerns" at Nancy Guthrie's home.
The backyard of Nancy Guthrie's home features a floodlight that points onto the lawn. (Fox Flight Team)
"We’re pretty much just throwing everything at this that we can. Guthrie is 84 years old and is not of good physical health, and so naturally that’s a great concern," Nanos said. "This is very concerning to us. We don’t typically get the sheriff out at a scene like this. But it’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house."
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
February 2 at 9:17 a.m.:
Nanos said during a news conference that Nancy Guthrie didn't leave the house on her own accord, adding that a crime had been committed. He said the search and rescue mission had been shut down to give that team time to rest.
"We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime scene that we do, in fact, have a crime," Nanos said. "She did not leave on her own. We know that."
"We don't see this as a search mission as much as we do a crime scene," he added.
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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
Australian-born Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie while hosting NBC's "Today" live from Australia at the Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015. (Don Arnold/Wireimage)
Nanos noted that Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and has medication that she needs to take every 24 hours, which could be fatal if not taken. He said Nancy Guthrie "is of great sound mind" besides her physical ailments, adding she's "sharp as a tack."
WATCH: Sheriff's helicopter hovers over area where missing Nancy Guthrie is believed to live
Investigators were seen in the area where Nancy Guthrie lives, including sheriff's department helicopters.
"We need her back. We need to find her, and time is very critical. She is 84. She needs her meds," Nanos said.
Wednesday, Feb. 4:
Savannah Guthrie publicly asks anyone holding her mother to provide proof that she is alive.
WATCH: Sheriff's office deputies walk up driveway of house in area of Nancy Guthrie's house
Thursday, Feb. 5:?
Authorities confirm blood found at the home belonged to Guthrie through DNA testing.
Nanos says no suspects or persons of interest have been identified, adding that "everybody is still a suspect in our eyes."
Guthrie’s son, Camron Guthrie, releases a video appeal pleading for contact from his mother’s captors.
Authorities announce an arrest connected to an imposter ransom demand, which investigators say is unrelated to Guthrie’s disappearance.
Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's brother, pleads for 'way to communicate' with mom's captors as first deadline passes on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.? (@savannahguthrie via Instagram)
Friday, Feb. 6:?
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department say investigators are reviewing a "new message" and are working to determine its authenticity.
Federal authorities reaffirm a $50,000 reward for information related to Guthrie’s disappearance.
Friday evening:
On Friday evening, FBI investigators returned to Guthrie's home, swiftly clearing the media from the immediate area. They searched the property again, including a sweep of the roof. A Fox News drone captured an agent appearing to remove a white cylindrical device from a ledge overlooking a courtyard on the property.
Police escorted the SUV to an impound lot. It's unclear why investigators removed the vehicle.
President Donald Trump says that "a lot" has taken place in the last few hours in the investigation and that he believes answers may be imminent.
(Pima County Attorney's Office)
The Pima County Sheriff's Office is providing a reward up to $2,500 for information relating to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
13 News, the local station that received the message, said it does not contain proof of life.
On Friday evening, FBI investigators returned to Guthrie's home, swiftly clearing the media from the immediate area. They searched the property again, including a sweep of the roof. A Fox News drone captured an agent appearing to remove a white cylindrical device from a ledge overlooking a courtyard on the property.
Later in the evening, authorities removed a blue SUV from Guthrie's garage and towed it to an impound lot.
Fox News Digital captured a photo of the vehicle that was towed from Nancy Guthrie's house in Tucson, Ariz. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.? (Michael Ruiz for Fox News Digital)
Around the same time, more law enforcement officials returned to the home of Annie Guthrie, Nancy's eldest daughter. They spent only a few minutes on the property before promptly returning.
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he believes the case could soon be solved.
"I think we're doing very well on that regard," Trump said. "We have some clues, I think, that are very strong. And I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon."
"I'm talking about a solution. We have some things I think that will maybe come out reasonably soon from DOJ or FBI, or whoever," Trump continued. "It could be definitive."
People with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at: 520-351-4900.
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