A small deposit of approximately $152 worth of Bitcoin has appeared in the account linked to the ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC’s “Today” indicate. The development, occurring on February 11, 2026, offers a potential, though limited, latest lead in the case that has gripped the attention of both local authorities and the American public.
The Bitcoin transaction, consisting of .0022 bitcoin, was made around 7 p.m. ET, according to TMZ founder Harvey Levin, who shared the information with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. Levin, who has reviewed the original ransom note, noted that anyone with a copy of the note could have wired funds to the account. The New York Post reported that the account began showing activity Tuesday evening.
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her Arizona home on February 1, 2026. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been leading the search, assisted by the FBI. Page Six confirmed the Bitcoin deposit.
On February 11, 2026, the Sheriff’s Department detained a person of interest during a traffic stop in Rio Rico, Arizona, near the Mexican border. The individual, identified only as Carlos, was later released after maintaining his innocence, stating he did not understand Nancy Guthrie, though he indicated he may have delivered a package to her residence as part of his job with GLS. People Magazine reported on the observed activity in the Bitcoin account.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated on Tuesday night that federal investigators were “looking at people who…are persons of interest” and that “substantial progress” had been made in the last 36-48 hours. The investigation is complicated, and authorities have been careful with the release of information. Levin stated, “This is a complicated case and we gave our word on something and we’re gonna stick by that.” He also described the ransom note as “so well constructed” and believed it was written by a “really intelligent person,” noting the author “knows how to express a thought, they have thought this out, they are to the point.”
Investigators have deployed advanced Bluetooth signal detectors in an effort to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker, and are urging rapid DNA testing, emphasizing the critical nature of time in the search. The development underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in this high-profile missing person case.
