Terre Haute, IN, September 30, 2026 — Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have officially declared a recently discovered ransom text message connected to the ongoing search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie as “not credible.” The development comes as investigators continue their efforts to locate Ms. Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31st.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has stated that the ransom text, which has surfaced as part of the investigation, does not meet the criteria for a credible lead. While the specifics of why the message was deemed not credible were not immediately detailed, law enforcement officials emphasized their commitment to pursuing all avenues to find Ms. Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st. Since her disappearance, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and other investigative bodies have been actively working to gather information and assess potential leads. The investigation includes evaluating any possible extortion attempts that may arise during the search for a missing person.

Investigators are continuing to analyze all incoming information and potential leads in the case. The focus remains on locating Ms. Guthrie and determining the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The public has been asked to report any information that could assist in the investigation.

The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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