February 11, 2026: A newly surfaced email claiming insider knowledge of the alleged abduction has added a fresh layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. television journalist and host Savannah Guthrie.
Federal authorities confirmed they are examining the digital trail of the message, which reportedly demands one Bitcoin in exchange for information about the suspected abductor.
Investigators have not verified the authenticity of the claim and caution that high-profile cases can attract fraudulent communications.
Search Efforts Continue in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona. Since then, local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have expanded search operations across surrounding neighborhoods and nearby roadways.
Agents were seen conducting coordinated searches in the foothills region, while forensic teams continue reviewing physical and digital evidence connected to the case.
Detainment During Traffic Stop
In a separate development, authorities detained a man during a traffic stop south of Tucson for questioning.
The individual was interviewed for several hours and later released without charges. Officials have not publicly named any suspects.
Investigators also carried out a court-authorized search at a property in Rio Rico, near the U.S.-Mexico border. Law enforcement has not disclosed whether any evidence was recovered during the operation.
Surveillance Footage Under Analysis
Recently accessed surveillance video from Nancy Guthrie’s residence is being closely reviewed. The footage reportedly shows a masked individual wearing gloves and carrying a backpack. The person appears to have a holstered firearm and is seen attempting to obstruct the view of a doorbell camera.
Experts analyzing the footage have described the suspect’s movements as controlled but not highly professional. Authorities have not released further identifying details.
Public Assistance Requested
The FBI continues to offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or the identification of the individual seen in the surveillance video.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact federal authorities through official tip lines as the investigation remains ongoing.
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