Authorities Warn of Unverified Message in Nancy Guthrie Investigation
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have determined that a recently reported message claiming to be connected to the case is not credible. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued the update after investigators reviewed information concerning the message with the FBI.
Officials are urging the public to remain cautious about unsolicited communications related to the case and to report suspicious messages through appropriate law-enforcement channels. Authorities are also warning people not to send money, provide personal information, or respond to demands associated with unverified claims.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after she failed to attend church as expected. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31. Her family contacted authorities the following day after realizing she was missing.
During the investigation, several media organizations reportedly received communications purporting to contain information about Guthrie’s disappearance. Authorities have previously warned that some of those communications appeared to be illegitimate attempts to obtain money.
Investigators continue to evaluate information and follow up on potential leads. Law-enforcement agencies have also released photographs and video footage in an effort to gather information that could help determine what happened and locate Guthrie.
Officials are emphasizing the importance of relying on verified information rather than social-media posts or anonymous communications. Anyone who receives a suspicious message connected to the case is encouraged to preserve the message and related information and provide it to investigators rather than responding directly.
The determination that one particular communication is not credible does not resolve the broader investigation. It does not establish who sent other messages, explain the circumstances of Guthrie’s disappearance, or indicate where she may be. Those questions remain part of the ongoing investigation.
The warning also highlights the risk of scams surrounding high-profile missing-person cases. Messages involving urgent demands, requests for payment, or attempts to obtain sensitive personal information should be treated with caution until their authenticity has been independently confirmed.
Authorities continue to encourage anyone with potentially relevant information to contact law enforcement. Preserving suspicious communications and forwarding them through official channels can help investigators assess whether they contain useful information while reducing the risk of further deception.
The case remains active, and officials continue to assess available evidence and potential leads. Until investigators provide verified information, the public should avoid treating unconfirmed messages or online claims as established facts.
