The fiends who allegedly kidnapped ‘Today’ star Savannah Guthrie’s missing elderly mother are demanding that millions of dollars worth of bitcoin is paid up by 5 p.m. local time Monday.
And, the deadline is looming as the search for Guthrie matriarch, who was allegedly snatched from her bed in the middle of the night, enters its ninth day.
Several ransom notes were sent to media outlets following the suspected kidnapping — and one, sent to the Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN, demanded the Guthries pay $6 million. Law enforcement has not confirmed the exact number.
And, the note warned Nancy’s life may be in danger if the demand was not met.
Two demands were reportedly mentioned in the notes. One note demanding $4 million in Bitcoin lapsed at 5 p.m. local time Thursday.
The Guthries have not received proof that Nancy, who is reliant on meds, is alive.
Arizona cops continue to search for Nancy and a septic tank and a manhole at her million dollar Catalina Foothills home were investigated.
Officials have been tight-lipped, not revealing if anything was found.
Pima County cops have confirmed the force will maintain a presence at the 84-year-old’s home.
“Media & the public are reminded to follow all traffic & private property laws,” cops said Sunday.
“No trespassing is allowed on the Guthrie property. Violations are subject to enforcement.”
The force said the request was made by the Guthrie family.
Over the weekend, Savannah said her family would pay to ensure Nancy is returned safely.
“We received your message and we understand,” the morning show anchor said, addressing the alleged kidnappers and flanked by her brother, Camron, and sister, Annie.
“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.”
Jason Pack, an ex-FBI agent, told the Post that Savannah’s plea was a sign the Guthries are not looking for blood.
Cops carried out a late night search at Annie’s home – located around four miles from Nancy’s property – on Saturday night.
Investigators were indoors for around three hours and were seen wearing blue gloves and carrying brown bags, according to NewsNation.
Nancy was reported missing Feb. 1 after failing to show up for a church service.
She was last seen at around 9.45 p.m. the night before following a family dinner. Her garage door opened at 9:48 p.m before closing two minutes later.
Her doorbell camera disconnected around 1:47am before software captured some sort of movement around 30 minutes later.
Nancy’s subscription had lapsed and cops have said there’s no video available.
Nancy’s pacemaker disconnected from her cell phone just before 2.30am local time.
FBI agents are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for any information that leads to Nancy being found, or a suspect being arrested.
Kash Patel, the FBI director, will visit Tucson but his visit is unrelated to the Guthrie probe, Brooke Brennan, the FBI Phoenix’s public affairs officer, told CNN.
“Director Patel is receiving personal updates from his team on this case,” Brennan said.
“Travel to Tucson is unrelated to this investigation and had been previously discussed weeks prior, though plans may change. We don’t have any additional comment at this time.”
Heith Janke, the FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge, told the alleged kidnappers to “do the right thing.”
“You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a much worse scenario for you,” he said. “Please return Nancy home.”
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