Authorities Raid Home Near Missing Arizona Woman's House

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The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' anchor Savannah Guthrie, is entering its second week. Nancy was last seen at her Arizona home on Jan. 31. On Friday night, a Pima County Sheriff's Department SWAT team raided a home about two miles from Nancy's Tucson property, detaining three people - two men and one of their mothers. However, it's unclear if any of them are suspects. Earlier on Friday, TMZ received another alleged ransom note, the third one sent to the outlet that day, in connection to Nancy's mysterious disappearance.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention, with law enforcement and the media closely following the case. The latest developments, including the overnight raid and ransom notes, suggest the investigation may be intensifying as authorities try to locate Nancy Guthrie and determine what happened to her.

The details

Authorities swarmed a home about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Tucson property on Friday night, detaining three people - two men and one of their mothers. It's unclear if any of them are suspects in Nancy's disappearance. Earlier on Friday, TMZ received a third alleged ransom note in connection to the case, with the sender warning that law enforcement should 'be prepared to go international' to locate the 'main individual' behind Nancy's disappearance. The author claimed to know the identity of Guthrie's kidnapper and her current condition.

• Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31.
• The Pima County Sheriff's Department SWAT team raided a home near Nancy's house on the night of February 13.

What’s next

Pima County officials are expected to release a written statement regarding the overnight raid and the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.