More than six months into the search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed Friday that public tips have increased since investigators released two ransom notes tied to the case last week.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the department said the Nancy Guthrie Task Force has seen "a slight increase in tips" since the notes were made public on July 31, and that investigators have followed up on every tip received so far. It marks the department's first public statement since the case passed its six-month mark on August 1.
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her Tucson-area home on February 1. Authorities have said they believe she was taken against her will, and no suspect has been named despite a $1 million reward and tens of thousands of tips collected since the investigation began.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said earlier this month that he believes progress is being made, pointing to DNA evidence, video analysis, and the volume of tips gathered so far. "We're not where we need to be or want to be, but progress is being made," he said.
Savannah Guthrie has continued to share public pleas for information on social media, asking supporters to keep praying for her mother's safe return. For now, investigators say the case remains active, and the modest rise in tips gives the family - and the public following the case - a small but real reason for continued hope.
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