Savannah Guthrie's Mom's 'Ransom Note' Includes Two Deadlines With A Serious Threat, New Report Claims

Authorities are intensifying efforts to find Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, as investigators examine a possible ransom message that has raised serious concern.

According to a new report, authorities have confirmed that the ransom note sent out to multiple news outlets includes two deadlines.

While the note has not been verified, law enforcement is treating it as a key lead amid a growing, multi-agency search and emotional pleas from Savannah Guthrie and her family for Nancy's safe return.

As reported by TMZ, the ransom note they received has been confirmed by law enforcement to feature two deadlines for demands to be met.

The first deadline is set for today, Thursday, 5 pm local time, after which there would allegedly be a change in the demand if the time runs out without it being met.

According to the news outlet, it is unclear what exactly would change; however, if the first deadline is missed, there would be a "more serious consequence" when the changed demands are not fulfilled before the second deadline, set for February 9, lapses.

During a CNN appearance on Wednesday, February 4, Mary Coleman of Arizona's KOLD 13 News also revealed that her newsroom received an email believed to be a ransom note, one that immediately raised serious concerns.

According to Coleman, the message stood out almost immediately, and it "might not be a hoax." She explained that the message contained highly specific and sensitive details.

"A lot of it is information that only someone who was holding her for ransom would know. Some very sensitive information and things that people who weren't there when she was taken captive wouldn't know," Coleman said, per Us Weekly.

While authorities have not confirmed the note's authenticity, Coleman noted that law enforcement is treating it as a credible lead.

Her newsroom forwarded the email to the Pima County Sheriff's Department right away.

"One of the detectives did get back to us and asked us for some more information so that they can start searching for an IP address, things of that nature, to try and figure out what people are responsible here," Coleman explained.

Coleman added that the email "included a dollar amount, a deadline," and some details "that only Guthrie's abductor might know, so that definitely raised some red flags."

As of her most recent conversation with the sheriff, however, there were no new updates on whether the note had been verified.

Nancy, 84, was reported missing on Sunday, February 1, in Arizona.

Sheriff Chris Nanos previously confirmed to Us Weekly that Savannah's sister, Annie Guthrie, was the last family member to see Nancy on Saturday, January 31. Authorities have yet to identify any suspects or persons of interest.

On Wednesday evening, Savannah and her siblings released an emotional video statement addressing the situation and the reported ransom email.

"We want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. … As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk," she said.

The TV personality continued, "However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us."

Savannah then spoke directly to her mother, offering words of faith and reassurance. She emphasized that their family continues to search relentlessly and believes they will be reunited.

"Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman. You are God's precious daughter, Nancy," she said. "We believe and know that even in this valley, He is with you. Everyone is looking for you … We will not rest."

Annie also shared a heartfelt message, describing Nancy as a constant source of light and optimism within their family.

"She holds fast to joy and all of life's circumstances. She chooses joy day after day, despite having already passed through great trials of pain and grief. We are always going to be merely human. Just normal human people who need our mom," she said. "Mama, if you're listening, we need you to come home. We miss you."

The video ended with a simple plea: "Bring her home."

Meanwhile, federal authorities have stepped up efforts in the search for Nancy, announcing a $50,000 reward as the investigation continues.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said the reward is being offered for information that leads to Nancy's safe recovery or to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.

"The FBI has agents, analysts, and professional staff employees working day and night with our partners at the sheriff's department," Janke told reporters. "We have deployed additional intelligence and agents from our Phoenix office."

During the same press briefing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos clarified that the investigation has not yet produced any suspects.

"At this time, we have not identified a suspect or a person of interest in this case," he said. "We are working our best to do that. To be clear: we have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect."