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Family renews plea for proof of life
Camron Guthrie, brother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, issued a fresh appeal Thursday evening after a ransom deadline expired without contact from his mother's alleged abductors. Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home early Sunday.
Ransom note details emerge
FBI Special Agent Heith Janke confirmed investigators are examining a ransom letter that set a 5 p.m. deadline-time zone unspecified-on Thursday and a second deadline for Monday. Janke declined to disclose consequences for missed deadlines, stating only, "We're not going to go into specifics."
Arrest made in separate hoax
On the same day, authorities announced the arrest of an individual connected to a fake ransom note. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized the case remains active, with every person still considered a potential suspect.
Family's public appeals
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released an emotional video earlier this week, directly addressing the abductors: "We are ready to talk... We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and you have her." Camron Guthrie echoed the sentiment Thursday, stating, "We have to know that you have our mum. We want to talk to you."
Search efforts intensify
A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest. Sheriff Nanos told reporters the investigation is proceeding under the assumption Nancy Guthrie is alive, urging the public to share credible tips and avoid spreading misinformation.
Media attention grows
Dozens of reporters and camera crews have gathered in the normally quiet Tucson suburb, amplifying the family's calls for answers. Authorities continue to treat the case as a high priority, with no suspects publicly identified.
