Title: "Man Demands $50,000 in Bitcoin for Information on Nancy Guthrie's Alleged Kidnapping
A man has been sending emails to TMZ demanding money in exchange for information about the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. The man claims to have seen Nancy with the kidnapper and is asking for $50,000 in bitcoin for the information. He cited a past burglary conviction as the reason for not coming forward directly.
The sender of the emails has expressed distrust towards law enforcement and is using TMZ as an intermediary to share the information. The demand for money in exchange for details about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has been consistent in the emails received by TMZ.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing on January 31 after being dropped off at her home in Catalina Foothills. She was reported missing the next day when she did not show up for church. Authorities believe she was taken against her will and is without her necessary medication.
The FBI is urging anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to contact their hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has also set up a tipline for the community to submit tips. A new online form is available for providing information.
If you have any information about Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance, please contact the FBI hotline or the Pima County Sheriff's Department tipline. Your assistance could help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.