TLDR
- The Bitcoin wallet mentioned in Nancy Guthrie’s ransom demand has shown new activity.
- Investigators are closely monitoring the wallet as part of the ongoing search for Guthrie.
- The ransom note demanded $6 million in Bitcoin for Guthrie’s safe return.
- A recent transaction of less than $300 was recorded on the referenced Bitcoin wallet.
- Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, continue to search for Guthrie in the Tucson area.
The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie near Tucson, Arizona, has seen new developments. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying their efforts to locate her, with the focus now turning to a Bitcoin wallet referenced in the ransom demand. Reports indicate that the wallet, which was linked to the ransom note demanding $6 million, has seen recent activity.
Ransom Demand and Bitcoin Activity
Shortly after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on January 31, a ransom note surfaced demanding a payment of $6 million in Bitcoin. The note, sent to several media outlets, made it clear that Guthrie’s safe return would depend on the fulfillment of this demand. TMZ and other sources confirmed that investigators began closely monitoring the Bitcoin wallet listed in the ransom note.
NEW INFO: KGUN 9 can confirm there is activity in the bitcoin account listed in the ransom email.
The activity is less than $300.
— KGUN 9 (@kgun9) February 11, 2026
TMZ founder Harvey Levin reported that new activity had been detected on the wallet. The transaction, however, was minimal, amounting to less than $300. Authorities have not disclosed any details about whether this amount was transferred to another account or if it was a withdrawal. This development comes as police continue to analyze the Bitcoin trail for any leads.
Nancy Guthrie and the Investigation in Tucson
The search for Nancy Guthrie remains ongoing, with a large-scale police operation underway in the Tucson area. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has taken the lead, with support from the FBI and other specialized units. Investigators have not provided specifics about the recent surge in activity, but sources suggest a new level of urgency in the search efforts.
In the wake of the ransom demand, authorities are focusing on potential connections between the wallet activity and those involved in the abduction. There are also ongoing efforts to track down the individual seen near Guthrie’s driveway on the night she disappeared. The person, who was captured on security footage wearing gloves and a ski mask, has not been identified.
The possibility of a local connection is under investigation, with reports indicating that investigators are exploring whether the ransom note was sent from within the Tucson area. However, no official conclusions have been made about the origin of the note or its sender.
