The FBI have arrested a man in connection with the abduction of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie’s elderly mom, Nancy Guthrie.
The 84-year-old woman has now been missing for six days, after close family reported her disappearance on Sunday (February 1) when she failed to attend church.
Nancy was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday evening (January 30), and authorities now believe the elderly mom was taken against her will.
Nancy’s daughter, Savannah, is the co-host of NBC’s TODAY show, and reportedly earns an $8 million annual salary.
She and her siblings have now issued a statement following days of searching, after President Trump ordered ‘all federal law enforcement’ to be at the family’s ‘complete disposal.’
Police have made an arrest
The Department of Justice announced yesterday evening (February 5) that police have made an arrest in connection with the issuing of the ransom note.
Law enforcement have arrested Derrick Callella, 42, in Hawthorne, California.
The statement read: “Callella has been charged via a criminal complaint filed in federal court for transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person.”
US attorney, Timothy Courchaine, has reassured the family that they are doing everything they can to safely return Nancy back to her loved ones.
He said: “The Department of Justice will protect victims and families at all costs, and grief profiteers will be held accountable.
“To those imposters who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation – we will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”
