Pima County Authorities Dismiss Ransom Text in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Birmingham, AL, September 29, 2026 —

Pima County, Arizona authorities have officially stated that a recently received ransom text message connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is not considered credible. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills in January.

The development regarding the ransom text message was communicated by local authorities. However, specific details concerning the nature of the text message or the source of its transmission were not immediately disclosed. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been leading the investigation into Ms. Guthrie’s disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home. The timeline indicates she was last seen at this location during the month of January. As the investigation has progressed, law enforcement has followed various leads, including the recent text message. The assertion that the message is “not credible” suggests it does not align with established facts of the case or is otherwise deemed unreliable by investigators.

Further information regarding the investigation, including the specifics of what led authorities to dismiss the ransom text, was not provided at this time. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, and authorities have not released additional details about her whereabouts or any other developments in the case. The family of Nancy Guthrie has not issued a public statement regarding the ransom text.

Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.

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