TMZ says it has gotten a third email from a man offering information on Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers requesting more money in exchange for the name of the “main individual.”
The man said he is contacting the media company because he doesn’t trust law enforcement and is now demanding $100,000, the amount equal to a new FBI reward.
He is demanding a fraction of a bitcoin, worth $50,000 up front, with the remaining $50,000 in bitcoin after providing information on the “main individual” involved. That wording suggests multiple accomplices could be working together.
The message also claims the Bitcoin will not be cashed until the kidnapper is arrested.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case blocking FBI from key evidence, glove
Public offers to pay Nancy Guthrie tipster, TMZ says
Charles Latibeaudiere, website co-executive producer, tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” the sender of the message warns that this third communication will be the last.
He confirmed the message references Nancy Guthrie but declined to offer details, citing the ongoing investigation.
Meantime, he says, random members of the public have been sending emails to TMZ offering to pay the money demanded by the tipster.
“They can’t figure out why the FBI won’t pay the money,” Latibeaudiere said. “They’re basically all saying, like, ‘Pay this guy, and let’s get the information. Let’s get Nancy Guthrie home safely.’”
TMZ has shared the information with authorities. In addition to two previous emails offering the name of the kidnapper, TMZ was also one of two outlets to get a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie.
Two ransom deadlines have since passed. Authorities have not confirmed the validity of the ransom note or any communication between the family and the alleged kidnappers.
FBI releases description of masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie home
SWAT team activated
NewsNation learned that Pima County Sheriff’s Office airplane was in the air Friday afternoon, a move that may be significant for both search‑and‑rescue operations and aerial surveillance.
Around the same time the aircraft launched, a mobile command center was seen leaving the sheriff’s office, and sources say the SWAT team was activated. NewsNation crews on the ground are working to determine what prompted the activity.
FBI increases reward, releases description of masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie home
Released by the FBI, the photos and video show a masked individual appearing to tamper with the camera at Guthrie’s front door.
Guthrie did not have a subscription for her Nest camera, so the footage was not initially available to investigators, but the FBI stated it was recovered from backup servers.
On Thursday, the FBI increased its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
After a forensic review of doorbell camera footage, investigators say the masked suspect appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack — a model sold exclusively at Walmart.
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A screen grab from a video shows an armed individual appearing with camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Arizona, United States on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Pima County Sheriff’s Department/Anadolu via Getty Images)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
After a forensic review of doorbell‑camera footage, investigators say the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case appears to be a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build, wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. (FBI)
A screen grab from a video shows an armed individual appearing with camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance in Arizona, United States on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Pima County Sheriff’s Department/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Sheriff: Unknown DNA found at Guthrie crime scene does not match family
Investigators have recovered several gloves during the search. On Wednesday, a black glove was located on a roadway about a mile and a half from Guthrie’s home. Authorities have not confirmed whether they believe it is connected to the case. The sheriff’s office says reports that a glove was found inside the residence or on the property are inaccurate.
In a Friday statement, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said all evidence requiring forensic analysis is being sent to the same out‑of‑state laboratory used since the beginning of the case — a decision made in coordination with local FBI leadership.
Officials also say DNA belonging to someone other than Guthrie or those in close contact with her has been collected from the property, though they are not disclosing where it was found.
No suspect vehicle has been identified. Authorities are reviewing all video submitted and will send another request through the Neighbors App for footage captured between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2, 2026, showing any suspicious people or vehicles.
The FBI says it has received more than 13,000 public tips since Feb. 1 and is operating a 24‑hour command post where examiners and agents screen each lead for credibility and actionable information.
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Second TMZ email contains ‘ominous’ remarks related to Nancy Guthrie case
Also on Thursday, TMZ reported getting an email, this time with “ominous” statements, from the same man who says he knows the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers.
The first email sent to the outlet Wednesday demanded one bitcoin in exchange for information on Guthrie’s suspected kidnappers. A single bitcoin is worth roughly $65,000.
Law enforcement turf war sparks concern in Nancy Guthrie search
There do not appear to have been any deposits sent to the bitcoin account in the email.
The second email contained what TMZ described as “ominous” remarks, with the sender complaining they were not being taken seriously. In the initial note, they stated they had tried to contact Guthrie’s children but had failed.
The website did not describe the remarks in detail but said it is working with law enforcement.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case blocking FBI from key evidence, glove
Nancy Guthrie reported missing on Feb. 1
Police released images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance. (FBI)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos went over the timeline of the case, noting that Guthrie’s garage door closed at 9:30 p.m. local time Saturday. At 1:47 a.m. Sunday morning, the doorbell camera disconnected. At 2:12 a.m., a person was detected on camera, but no video is available. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone. (NewsNation)
“Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie made an appeal Wednesday to whoever is allegedly holding her missing mother, saying her family has heard reports of a ransom letter but needs proof Nancy Guthrie is alive before they can negotiate. (NewsNation)
NewsNation’s “Missing” series looks at the active case of Nancy Guthrie. (NewsNation)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
TODAY — Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy on set of the “Today” show on April 17, 2019. (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
TODAY — Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy, Jenna Bush Hager on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Guthrie’s family, including daughter and TV anchor Savannah Guthrie, has released a video pleading for the public’s help in identifying the kidnappers.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped overnight before being reported missing on Feb. 1. A timeline from the sheriff’s office shows that she was dropped off at home by an Uber driver shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 31.
At 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, Guthrie’s doorbell camera disconnected. At 2:12 a.m., software detected a person on camera. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Anyone with “actionable information” is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department nonemergency line at 520-351-4900.
