The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI searched Annie Guthrie’s home on Feb. 7 as part of the investigation into the Jan. 31 disappearance of 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. Authorities are reviewing alleged ransom communications that included deadlines, with a second demand reportedly set for Feb. 9. Investigators found blood on Nancy’s front steps and evidence that a Ring camera had been tampered with; no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles have been publicly identified. Family members, including TV host Savannah Guthrie, released a video plea urging the return of their mother.
Annie Guthrie’s Home Searched as Search Intensifies for Missing Mother Nancy Guthrie — Ransom Deadline Looms
Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie in 2015Don Arnold/WireImage
Law enforcement searched the home of Annie Guthrie in Arizona on the evening of Feb. 7 as investigators pursued leads in the disappearance of her 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy Guthrie, and examined alleged ransom communications tied to the case.
Search At Annie Guthrie’s Property
Officers, including personnel from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), were observed at Annie and Tommaso Cioni’s residence—about four miles from Nancy’s longtime Tucson home—between roughly 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. After more than two hours, an official was seen leaving the house carrying a white suitcase and a brown evidence bag; another wore blue gloves.
Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI special agent, told PEOPLE that investigators likely either obtained a search warrant, requested the family’s consent, or both before conducting the search.
Evidence Collection And Activity At Nancy’s Home
On Feb. 8, PCSD deputies were also at Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home. Drone footage shared on social media showed officers using a pole to probe a manhole behind the property. Investigators have confirmed that blood found on the front steps belonged to Nancy, and portions of a Ring camera near the front door were missing or tampered with.
Annie Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie and Camron Guthrie address mom Nancy's kidnappersSavannah Guthrie/Instagram
Ransom Message And Family Plea
Authorities are investigating alleged ransom notes sent to media outlets. FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke previously said the sender set an initial deadline of 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 and indicated a follow‑up demand if no transfer occurred; investigators later reported a second deadline of Feb. 9. On Feb. 6 the FBI acknowledged receipt of a new message that investigators are checking for authenticity.
In a Feb. 8 video addressed to whoever may be holding their mother, Savannah Guthrie sat alongside sisters Annie and Camron and said, “We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Investigation Status
As of the PCsD update on the morning of Feb. 8, investigators said there were no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles identified. Follow‑up work was continuing at multiple locations, and authorities said they would hold a press conference only if significant developments occur.
Background
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1 after she failed to attend church. Law enforcement says she was taken from her Tucson residence in the middle of the night on Jan. 31 and that they believe she was taken against her will. Sheriff Chris Nanos has said Nancy was last seen the evening of Jan. 31 after being dropped off at her house by her son‑in‑law, Tommaso Cioni, following dinner at Annie’s home.
Tips: The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office ask anyone with information to call 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Office at 520‑351‑4900.
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