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Savannah Guthrie's Mom Abducted: Media Becomes Key Player
21 Feb
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished Jan. 31 from her Tucson home.
- Ransom notes demanding cryptocurrency have been received.
- The Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects by authorities.
The abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, has transitioned from a news story to a deeply personal ordeal for the family. Nancy, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on the night of January 31st and was reported missing the following day.
Amid the ongoing search, media personality Harvey Levin has become a prominent figure, receiving numerous notes seeking ransom or rewards and even directly addressing the sender of a cryptocurrency demand. Levin has stated his cooperation with the FBI, forwarding information received through the outlet.
Law enforcement, specifically Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, has made it clear that the entire Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects in the case. He urged the public and media outlets to cease speculation, reiterating that the family members are victims.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made public pleas, expressing their readiness to communicate and pay for Nancy's safe return. They have received messages from the abductor and publicly stated their intention to comply with demands for their mother's release.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy's location or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. An additional $102,500 is offered by a private donor and an anonymous tip line.
