Authorities in Arizona moved Wednesday to shut down online speculation about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, saying flatly that there is no suspect and no person of interest in the case.
“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a social media post, directly contradicting earlier reports that suggested a family member was under suspicion. “Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family.”
Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized that claim as rumors swirled online and on cable news, stressing that investigators are following evidence, not speculation. Authorities said they are working through hundreds of tips and continue to ask the public for help.
Police have described the scene at Guthrie’s rural Tucson home as suspicious and confirmed the residence remains a crime scene. Investigators have said the 84-year-old, who has limited mobility and relies on daily medication that could be life-saving, “didn’t just walk out.”
More than three days after Guthrie was last seen Saturday night, the case has intensified amid reports of alleged ransom demands and disturbing discoveries at the home.
NewsNation reported Tuesday that a blood trail was visible on the front porch after authorities cleared the scene and returned the property to the family. Detectives later confirmed DNA samples collected inside the home belong to Guthrie, though Nanos declined to say whether the material was blood.
A Ring camera mounted at the front of the house appeared to have been removed, according to the sheriff, and investigators are working to determine how many cameras were installed and whether any footage can be recovered.
Authorities are also attempting to access data from Guthrie’s pacemaker, which reportedly stopped syncing with her Apple devices around 2 a.m. Sunday. Nanos said he would not confirm a precise timeline for the apparent abduction, warning that narrowing the window could discourage additional tips.
More than 100 investigators are assigned to the case, with forensic testing still underway.
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“That lab will report back to us what they find,” Nanos said. “So far, what we’ve found from that lab is nothing that would tell us this is who did this.”
The sheriff’s office confirmed it is investigating possible ransom notes reportedly sent to TMZ and a local Tucson outlet demanding millions in bitcoin. When asked directly whether a ransom demand had been received, Nanos said only that investigators were getting “a lot of tips and information.”
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Guthrie was last seen near her home in the Catalina Foothills area around 9:45 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. Signs of forced entry were found, and several personal items, including her cellphone, wallet and car, were left behind.
The FBI and Border Patrol’s elite BORTAC unit are assisting in the search.
Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with family and will not travel to the Winter Olympics. NBC said she is stepping away from coverage to be with her family as the search continues, calling it a “difficult time” for all involved.
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