Native and federal authorities stated Friday they’re “conscious of a brand new message” concerning the disappearance of “At present” present co-host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, because the high-profile search continues.
“Investigators are actively inspecting the data offered within the message for its authenticity,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Division stated in a publish on social media. The FBI additionally posted a similar statement on social media. It is unclear what sort of message it’s.
In another social media post, a bit of after 4 p.m. native time Friday, the sheriff’s division stated that investigators have been “conducting follow-up” on the residence of Nancy Guthrie and “surrounding areas.”
The highway in entrance of the Guthrie residence was restricted, the sheriff’s division stated, and late final night time, what gave the impression to be a dark-colored SUV was towed from the house.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos spoke with CBS Information correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti concerning the case on Friday, however was guarded about particulars, together with how the abductor might have entered the house or if there have been indicators of pressured entry.
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Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie is “still out there” after her household reported her lacking to authorities on Sunday, after not discovering her at residence when she did not present up for church that morning.
Blood found outside Nancy Guthrie’s home has been confirmed to be hers, native officers stated this week.
The sheriff’s division has stated no suspect or particular person of curiosity has been recognized within the case. Authorities are treating her disappearance as a legal matter.
The FBI additionally introduced a $50,000 reward for data resulting in Nancy Guthrie’s restoration or the arrest and conviction of the individuals concerned in her disappearance.
A ransom notice that investigators stated they’re taking severely included a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, stated Heith Janke, the particular agent in command of the FBI’s subject workplace in Phoenix. The notice demanded cost in bitcoin, and if a switch wasn’t made, then a second demand was for subsequent Monday, Janke stated.
On Wednesday night time, Savannah Guthrie appeared together with her brother, Camron Guthrie, and sister, Annie Guthrie, in a video saying they’re “prepared to speak” however that they should know their mom is alive.
“We have to know, surely, that she is alive and that you’ve got her. We need to hear from you, and we’re able to pay attention. Please, attain out to us,” Savannah Guthrie stated.
Camron Guthrie additionally made an appeal on Thursday on social media for his or her mother’s return, saying, “Whoever is on the market holding our mom, we need to hear from you.”
