The FBI has issued an updated official statement clarifying its position on the multiple ransom notes received during the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie.

According to the FBI Phoenix field office, while some of the notes have been identified as extortion attempts without legitimacy, others “may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such.” The agency emphasized that Nancy Guthrie’s case “continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case.”

This statement comes shortly after a Reuters report, citing an FBI source, suggested that all three ransom notes linked to the case were deemed fake. The FBI’s new clarification appears to walk back or nuance that earlier reporting.

Key Details from the Investigation

• Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the early morning hours of February 1, 2026. She remains missing, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
• Multiple ransom notes have surfaced throughout the investigation, sent to media outlets and reportedly the family.
• Savannah Guthrie has previously expressed belief that at least some of the notes her family responded to could be authentic.

The FBI Phoenix statement confirms it is providing assistance to local authorities, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department remaining the lead agency on the case. Both agencies continue to urge the public to submit any tips or leads.

Contact information for tips:

• FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI
• Pima County Sheriff’s Office: 520-351-4900

The case has drawn significant national attention, especially following emotional public appeals from Savannah Guthrie. Recent ransom-related communications have included claims about additional evidence (such as a hidden phone with video and photos) and assertions regarding the involvement of multiple individuals.

The FBI and local law enforcement continue to treat every lead seriously as the search for Nancy Guthrie remains active.