The search for Savannah Guthrie‘s missing mother took another dramatic turn late Saturday night when investigators returned to the Arizona home of the “TODAY” anchor’s sister.
Authorities were inside Annie Guthrie‘s residence for several hours, photographing multiple rooms until about 10:30 PM local time. Reporters were kept at a distance as agents worked, with one officer seen carrying a silver briefcase into the home, raising questions about what evidence — if any — was collected.
Outside Annie’s home, NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin documented camera flashes inside multiple rooms while several law enforcement vehicles waited nearby.
The renewed search comes as the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie stretches into its second week. Annie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, were the last people to see Nancy after having dinner with her on January 31, just hours before she vanished. Annie’s home was also searched earlier this week.
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Authorities have not explained why they returned late Saturday. On Friday, a vehicle was towed from Nancy’s garage, and a camera was removed from her house.
TMZ and other news outlets received an alleged ransom note earlier this week that contained two deadlines. The first deadline was Thursday at 5 PM, which changed the alleged abductors’ demands. The second deadline is Monday, February 9.
Savannah Guthrie Tells Mother’s Captors Family Is Willing To Pay Ransom
Earlier Saturday, Savannah appeared alongside Annie and their brother Camron in a video, posted to social media, directly addressing Nancy’s alleged abductors. In the clip, the siblings said they had “received your message” and agreed to pay the ransom demands.
Savannah did not share details about the communication or the amount requested. The family had previously asked for proof of life.
On Friday, Harvey Levin broke down how far Nancy may have been taken, showing a geographic area where her abductors may be holding her based on clues in the alleged ransom note we received.
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
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The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie solemnly told the potential kidnappers in a social media video released Saturday that the family was prepared to pay for her safe return. Flanked by her siblings, Guthrie said “we received your message” and that: “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
An FBI spokesman said Savannah Guthrie was referring to a message that was sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday. The station declined to share details about the message’s contents as the FBI conducted its review.
Detectives and agents continued to perform follow-up work at multiple locations as part of the investigation, according to an email Sunday from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The agency said in the email to media that it would not yet provide details about that work.
“Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to this case,” read the email.
Two marked sheriff’s cars and another vehicle arrived at Nancy Guthrie’s house around midday Sunday and at least two people went to the back of the home for more than 20 minutes before leaving without comment.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will last weekend from her home just outside Tucson. DNA tests showed blood on Guthrie’s front porch was a match to her, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said.
Multiple press outlets have received alleged ransom letters during the past week. At least one letter made monetary demands and established Thursday evening and Monday evening as deadlines. Law enforcement officials declined to affirm that the letters were credible but said all tips were being investigated seriously.
The disappearance of the well-known TV host’s mother has fixated Americans over the past week. Candles remained lit early Sunday near Nancy Guthrie’s home, next to a sign expressing support for the family.
The White House said President Donald Trump called and spoke with Savannah Guthrie last week. The president told reporters on Friday that there are clues in the case “that I think are very strong.”
Authorities say they have growing concerns about Nancy Guthrie’s health because she needs daily medication. She is said to have a pacemaker and has dealt with high blood pressure and heart issues, according to sheriff’s dispatcher audio on broadcastify.com.
The video released Saturday was the third this week that pleaded with potential kidnappers.
