• Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Saturday saying her family received a message and will pay for Nancy Guthrie's safe return
• President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that investigators have "very strong" clues and could reach "definitive" answers soon
• Authorities have identified no suspects despite multiple ransom notes, an FBI reward of $50,000 and acknowledged investigative missteps in the case's early hours

TUCSON, AZ (TDR) — The family of Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Saturday afternoon directly addressing their mother's suspected kidnapper, marking a significant escalation in the week-long search for Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old Arizona woman reported missing after apparently being taken from her Tucson-area home on Jan. 31.

"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."

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The video, posted to the NBC "Today" co-anchor's Instagram account at 4:30 p.m. MST, showed Savannah flanked by her siblings Annie Guthrie and Camron Guthrie. The post was captioned "Bring her home" — a phrase the family has used across three video appeals since their mother's disappearance.

Investigation Enters Seventh Day With No Suspects

Seven days after Nancy Guthrie was last seen, the Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI have not publicly identified a suspect or person of interest. Authorities have said they believe she was taken from her home against her will based on evidence found at the scene, including bloodstains on her front porch that DNA testing confirmed belonged to her.

The timeline released by investigators paints a narrow window for the suspected abduction. Nancy took an Uber to a family dinner at 5:32 p.m. on Jan. 31 and was dropped back at her home by a family member at approximately 9:48 p.m. Her garage door opened and closed within two minutes of arrival.

"It is that time we assume that Nancy's home and probably going to bed."

That was Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos describing what investigators believe happened after her return. But what followed in the early morning hours remains unclear. At 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera was disconnected from the home's security system. At 2:12 a.m., another camera detected movement but retained no video footage because the homeowner did not have an active subscription. By 2:28 a.m., Nancy's pacemaker app disconnected from her phone, which was left behind in the home.

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Nancy was reported missing the next day around noon after she failed to appear at church.

Trump Suggests Investigators Nearing Breakthrough

President Donald Trump weighed in from Air Force One Friday night, suggesting federal investigators may be close to identifying those responsible.

"I think we're doing very well on that regard. Very well meaning we have some clues, I think, that are very strong, and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon."

When pressed by reporters on whether authorities had identified a suspect, Trump responded with what he described as potentially "definitive" information from the DOJ or FBI.

"I'm not talking about a search. I'm talking about a solution. We have some things I think that will maybe come out reasonably soon from DOJ or FBI, or whoever, that could be, could be definitive."

The president had previously called Savannah Guthrie directly on Feb. 4 and pledged federal resources to the search, writing on Truth Social that he was "deploying all resources to get her mother home safely."

Former FBI special agent Stuart Kaplan told Fox News Saturday morning that he believes the FBI is "zeroing in" on a suspect after agents returned to Nancy's home Friday and removed a vehicle from the property.

"I think the FBI and its partners are zeroing in and that the noose is getting tighter and tighter. I think every time you see law enforcement go back to the house, they have in some capacity, additional digital footprints that require them to go back and corroborate or to dismiss or dispel or to confirm."

Multiple Ransom Notes Under Investigation

The case has been complicated by multiple alleged ransom communications sent to media outlets, at least one of which has been determined to be fraudulent.

The first reported ransom note arrived at Tucson CBS affiliate KOLD-TV on Feb. 2, demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Nancy's return. It included two deadlines — one for 5 p.m. on Feb. 5, and a second for Monday, Feb. 9. FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke noted the note contained specific details about Nancy's home, including mention of an Apple Watch and a backyard floodlight.

"The ransom itself. One talked about an Apple Watch and one talked about a floodlight. And we're not going to go into specifics. It's very important that we keep this investigation moving forward."

A second message arrived at KOLD on Friday and is under FBI review. KOLD anchor Mary Coleman reported the new message did not include proof of life or a way for the family to communicate with the sender, though it contained information the sender believed would prove their identity to investigators.

Meanwhile, Derrick Callella, a 42-year-old Torrance, California, man was arrested Thursday for sending what authorities described as a separate, fake ransom demand to the Guthrie family. According to the federal complaint, Callella used a voice-over-internet-protocol app to text Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni, writing: "Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction."

"To those imposters who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation, we will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions."

That warning came from FBI Special Agent Janke following Callella's arrest.

Sheriff Acknowledges Early Missteps

The investigation has also drawn scrutiny over how it was handled in its earliest hours. Sheriff Nanos acknowledged to reporters that his department released the crime scene prematurely and delayed bringing in outside agencies.

"I probably would have, but I'll say that we processed the scene. We got what we thought was complete. My team did that. I have to have all the faith and trust in their abilities and their skills."

The Pima County Deputies Organization criticized additional staffing decisions, telling Fox News that the department's search aircraft pilot had been reassigned to patrol duty following a dispute with Nanos, and that the most experienced Search and Rescue deputy had been transferred to patrol late last year without a replacement — leaving critical units short-handed during what became one of the department's highest-profile cases.

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Retired Arizona Department of Public Safety director Frank Milstead offered a more measured assessment, telling the Arizona Republic that whatever early missteps occurred were not critical to the outcome.

Nanos has also pushed back against media speculation about specific suspects, calling podcast host Ashleigh Banfield's report naming Cioni as a "prime suspect" "reckless" and potentially damaging to both the investigation and the individual.

"I plead with you to be careful with what it is we put out there because we don't have anybody here listed as a suspect. And you could actually be doing some damage to the case, but you could do some damage to that individual too."

A Vulnerable Woman Without Medication

The urgency of the search is compounded by Nancy Guthrie's health. She is 84, has limited mobility, relies on a pacemaker and daily medication, and has now been without her prescriptions for a full week.

In the family's first video on Feb. 4, Savannah described her mother's condition in stark terms.

"She's 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine."

The FBI has placed digital billboards across multiple states near Arizona — including Texas, New Mexico and California — featuring Nancy's photo and an FBI contact number alongside the $50,000 reward offer.

Attorney General Pam Bondi added her voice to the appeal Friday, noting she has known Savannah Guthrie for more than 30 years.

"It breaks my heart for Savannah and for her family. I know she's asked for all of our prayers. So please, pray for her. Pray for her beautiful mom. Pray for her family that she's returned home."

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) told CBS News that Savannah contacted him directly before news of the disappearance became public, prompting him to immediately reach out to local law enforcement.

What Comes Next

A second deadline from the original alleged ransom note is set for Monday, Feb. 9. The Guthrie family's Saturday video appeared to signal a willingness to negotiate directly — a shift from their earlier requests for proof of life before engaging.

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

With a week gone and no proof of life, the case raises difficult questions about how law enforcement balances transparency with operational security in high-profile kidnappings — and whether the family's public willingness to pay will accelerate Nancy's return or complicate the investigation further?

Sources

This report was compiled using information from CNN's live coverage of the Guthrie disappearance, CNN's investigation timeline, NBC News live updates, reporting by Variety, Fox News on investigative missteps, Fox News live updates, TMZ's ransom reporting, ABC7 on the Callella arrest, The Hollywood Reporter, official information from the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department, and a PBS News timeline of the case.

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