Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Enters Eighth Day as Police Conduct New Searches, Including Septic Tank [WATCH]

The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, extended into its eighth day as law enforcement conducted new searches at multiple locations in Tucson, Arizona, and continued to pursue leads tied to a reported ransom demand, as reported by The New York Post.

Late Saturday night, police were seen leaving the home of Annie Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s sister, wearing blue gloves and carrying brown bags following a search that lasted nearly three hours.

According to NewsNation, photo flashes were visible through shaded windows at the Tucson residence shared by Annie Guthrie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni. Authorities departed the home after approximately three hours.

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Law enforcement officers were observed leaving the home of Annie Guthrie, daughter of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, while wearing blue gloves and carrying brown bags late Saturday night.

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately comment on the purpose or findings of the search.

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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Jan. 31 after failing to appear for church. She was last seen after being dropped off at her Tucson home by her daughter and son-in-law.

Savannah Guthrie’s sister Annie had her house gone through for hours on Saturday night. Flashes went off inside indicating photos were taken.

The deputies have now left the house and the premises.

The last deputy that came out was reportedly wearing blue gloves.

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Investigators have said there are no suspects, persons of interest, or suspect vehicles identified at this time, though Ashleigh Banfield reported that Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law has been identified as the prime suspect in her disappearance.

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As the investigation continued, Savannah Guthrie, flanked by siblings Annie and Camron, released a video Saturday evening appealing for their mother’s safe return.

“We received your message, and we understand,” the “Today” anchor said.

“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie added:

“This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

A purported ransom letter was sent to multiple media outlets, including TMZ and KOLD 13, demanding $6 million in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.

The note included an initial deadline of 5 p.m. MT on Feb. 5, which has expired, and a second deadline approaching Monday.

Authorities have said it remains unclear whether the ransom note is legitimate or a hoax, noting that no proof of life has been provided.

Former FBI official Michael Harrigan cautioned against payment without verification. “Proof of life is everything. They need to have a dialogue, and the family’s looking for a dialogue with these kidnappers,” Harrigan said.

“But if there’s no two-way here, no good comes of sending the money.”

Law enforcement activity has intensified around properties connected to the case.

Detectives were seen searching a septic tank behind Nancy Guthrie’s home, with drone footage showing officers opening a manhole cover in the backyard.

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Authorities have also confirmed they are maintaining a security presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence at the request of the family.

“At the request of the Guthrie family, PCSD will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence for security,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement posted on X. “No trespassing is allowed on the Guthrie property.”

Efforts to raise public awareness have expanded beyond Arizona. Digital billboards displaying Nancy Guthrie’s missing person flyer have appeared in Texas and New Mexico, with additional placements expected in California.

The billboards are located in high-traffic areas, including Albuquerque, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Clear Channel reportedly offered billboard space to assist the FBI’s Phoenix office.

On Sunday, Nancy Guthrie’s longtime pastor, John Tittle of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Tucson, addressed her disappearance during services.

“When we find ourselves heartbroken by the inhumanity and the evil that has been done to Nancy and her family,” Tittle said, urging prayers for both the family and those responsible for her disappearance.

Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing.

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