{"id":467950,"date":"2026-02-09T06:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/467950\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T06:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:08:10","slug":"police-examine-septic-tank-in-search-for-us-tv-host-savannah-guthries-missing-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/467950\/","title":{"rendered":"Police examine septic tank in search for US TV host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother"},"content":{"rendered":"

The video shows the investigators moving around a long stick in the tank, at times repeatedly jabbing it and using a flashlight to peer inside.<\/p>\n

One investigator wore a sheriff’s vest and held a notebook.<\/p>\n

\"InvestigatorsInvestigators examine septic tank near Nancy Guthrie’s home (KNXV)<\/p>\n

When asked about Sunday’s probe, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department echoed earlier statements, saying, “Detectives and agents continue to conduct follow-up at multiple locations,” and details would not be released yet.<\/p>\n

The investigators replaced the tank’s two green lids as they finished.<\/p>\n

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping<\/a> of Nancy continues, a week after the mother of US<\/a> TV<\/a> anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.The host of NBC News’ Today solemnly told the potential kidnappers in a social media<\/a> video released yesterday<\/a> that the family was prepared to pay for her safe return.<\/p>\n

Flanked by her siblings, Guthrie said \u201cwe received your message\u201d and that: \u201cThis is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"NancyNancy Guthrie was taken against her will, investigators believe. (NBC via CNN Newsource)An FBI<\/a> spokesman said Savannah Guthrie was referring to a message that was sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD.<\/p>\n

The station declined to share details about the message\u2019s contents as the FBI conducted its review.<\/p>\n

Detectives and agents continued to perform follow-up work at multiple locations as part of the investigation, according to an email from the Pima County Sheriff’s<\/a> Department.<\/p>\n

The agency said in the email to media that it would not yet provide details about that work.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to this case,\u201d the email said.<\/p>\n

Two marked sheriff\u2019s cars and another vehicle arrived at Nancy Guthrie\u2019s house and at least two people went to the back of the home for more than 20 minutes before leaving without comment.<\/p>\n

\"LitLit candles next to a sign from neighbours supporting the Guthrie family outside of Nancy Guthrie’s house. (AP)<\/p>\n

Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will last weekend from her home just outside Tucson. DNA tests showed blood on Guthrie\u2019s front porch was a match to her, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said.<\/p>\n

Multiple press outlets have received alleged ransom letters during the past week. At least one letter made monetary demands and established on Thursday evening and Monday evening as deadlines.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement officials declined to affirm that the letters were credible but said all tips were being investigated seriously.<\/p>\n

The disappearance of the well-known TV host’s mother has fixated Americans over the past week. Candles remained lit near Nancy Guthrie’s home, next to a sign expressing support for the family.<\/p>\n

\"SavannahSavannah Guthrie, middle, claims to be responding to messages from her mother’s potential captors. (Instagram\/@savannahguthrie)The White House said President Donald Trump<\/a> called and spoke with Savannah Guthrie last week. The president told reporters on Friday that there are clues in the case “that I think are very strong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorities say they have growing concerns about Nancy Guthrie\u2019s health because she needs daily medication.<\/p>\n

She is said to have a pacemaker and has dealt with high blood pressure and heart issues, according to sheriff\u2019s dispatcher audio on broadcastify.com.<\/p>\n

Guthrie’s video released yesterday was the third this week that pleaded with potential kidnappers.<\/p>\n

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