Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Search enters day 7 — SUV seized, FBI probes new messages, Trump hints at ‘strong’ clues

The apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its seventh day on Saturday (February 7) with major new developments — including the seizure of a vehicle from her home, fresh scrutiny of possible ransom messages and President Donald Trump suggesting investigators may be closing in on answers.

Authorities believe Guthrie was taken against her will from her Arizona home sometime between Saturday night (January 31) and early Sunday (February 1). DNA tests have confirmed blood found on her porch belonged to her, while her home security system was disabled and her pacemaker connection severed.

More than 10 police vehicles converged on the property as investigators searched the home. A tow truck removed the SUV — believed to belong to Guthrie — and escorted it to an impound lot near the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, Fox News reported.

Authorities have not disclosed why the vehicle was seized or whether it is directly linked to the suspected abduction.

Fox News said agents were seen “walking around the roof” and taking equipment down. A neighbor, Laura Gargano, said she alerted police after noticing the roof appeared unusually clean compared to surrounding homes.

“The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie,” officials said in a joint statement. “Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity.”

KOLD 13 forwarded the message to law enforcement shortly after receiving it.

“I think we are doing very well,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. “We have some clues that I think are very strong, and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon.”

Pressed on whether authorities had identified a suspect, Trump replied, “Yeah. Could be definitive,” adding, “A lot has taken place in the last couple of hours.”

Derrick Callella, 42, was described as “an opportunist who learned of a family with horrific trauma and saw that as an opportunity for personal gain.”

Callella allegedly sent fake ransom texts demanding bitcoin to Guthrie’s daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. He has not entered a plea and was released on a $20,000 bond.

Federal authorities stressed his alleged messages are not connected to earlier ransom demands sent to media outlets seeking millions of dollars for Guthrie’s return.

The camera was disconnected early Sunday, and system data recorded movement shortly afterward — but Guthrie did not have an active subscription.

“It is concerning, it’s actually almost disappointing because you’ve got your hopes up,” Nanos told The Associated Press.