FBI says no ongoing talks between Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers

The search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy continues into its second week.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The FBI stated it is not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers, nor have they identified a suspect or person of interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The search for Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona on February 1, is now in its second week.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention as the mother of a high-profile television personality. Law enforcement is under pressure to make progress in the case, which has seen an alleged ransom note demanding $6 million in bitcoin. The lack of communication between the family and suspected kidnappers is a concerning development in the ongoing investigation.

The details

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home located just north of Tucson, Ariz., around noon on Feb. 1. An alleged ransom note that demanded $6 million in bitcoin and threatened the life of Nancy Guthrie set a deadline of 5 p.m. Monday, which has now passed. Law enforcement has not verified the authenticity of the note that was sent to several news outlets last week.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing around noon on February 1, 2026.
  • The alleged ransom note set a deadline of 5 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the Today show and daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Today show co-anchor (Instagram)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI continue to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

The lack of communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers is a concerning development in the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Law enforcement remains focused on finding answers and bringing Nancy home safely, but the case has entered a critical phase with few leads and the deadline of the alleged ransom note now passed.