Pima County Authorities Dismiss Ransom Text in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance as Not Credible
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have stated that a newly surfaced ransom text message connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is not credible. Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen in Catalina Foothills, Arizona,…
Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2026 — Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have officially stated that a recently discovered ransom text message linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is not considered credible. This declaration comes as the investigation into her whereabouts continues.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona. Her disappearance was reported in January. The specific date of her last sighting was not provided in the available information.
The emergence of a ransom text message had previously raised hopes or concerns regarding Ms. Guthrie’s status. However, law enforcement officials have now indicated that this communication is not a valid lead in the case. The precise reasons for deeming the text message not credible were not detailed.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been involved in the investigation. Information regarding the contractor responsible for the property where Ms. Guthrie was last seen was not provided. The status of any permits or inspections related to the property was also not made public. Similarly, details about any potential code violations or inspection outcomes were not disclosed.
The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to pursue leads and gather information. Further updates are expected as the case progresses. The amount of any potential ransom demand, or the outcome of any such demand, was not provided. The timeline of subsequent events following the initial report of her disappearance was not specified.
Ms. Guthrie’s family has not released a statement regarding the credibility assessment of the ransom text. The focus remains on locating Ms. Guthrie and understanding the circumstances of her disappearance. The specific location where the ransom text was received or originated was not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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