Nancy Guthrie search: Third alleged ransom deadline missed as investigators pursue ‘new leads’

Final alleged Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline passes as sheriff’s department chases ‘new leads’

The final deadline outlined in an alleged ransom note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie passed Monday night without any proof of life or resolution.

At the same time, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was pursuing “new leads” in the case, but said they had not identified suspects, persons of interest or vehicles in the case.

“The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains active and ongoing,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Monday evening.

“We understand the significant public interest in this case; however, investigators need time and space to do their work. If and when relevant information becomes available, it will be shared,” they added.

The department confirmed there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but said that if a significant development occurs, a press conference will be called.

The sheriff’s office also confirmed an “active law enforcement presence” at the Guthrie residences will continue tonight and into tomorrow as part of the ongoing investigative process, including the expansion of the search and follow-up on new leads.

As the search for Nancy Guthrie expands and new leads come in, investigators said that in order “to preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of that process are not being released at this time.”

Authorities emphasized the scale of the public response so far.

“Thousands of calls have been received across multiple tip lines, and investigators continue to review them,” the spokesperson said.

“Anyone who believes they have information that may assist investigators is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, the PCSD non-emergency line at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME.”

Earlier, Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for help, calling it an “hour of desperation.