"Pima County police shared that one arrest has been made in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. On February 5, the FBI arrested Derrick Callella for sending ransom texts asking for bitcoin to the Guthrie family. The FBI traced the phone number from the text message to Torrance, California, where he was arrested. "My next message is to those impostors who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation. We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions," FBI agent Heith Janke shared during the press conference on February 5."
""We have made one arrest related to an imposter ransom demand, and a complaint will be presented to a magistrate judge later today." He further explained that the FBI believes there is "no evidence" that this ransom message is related to the case. There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The Guthrie family has not had any further contact from whoever sent the original ransom note to the media. They posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday evening, saying they are "ready to talk" but needed proof of life for their mother. Police say no persons of interest or suspects have been identified in the case."
Pima County police reported one arrest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. On February 5, the FBI arrested Derrick Callella after tracing ransom-text phone activity to Torrance, California; texts asked the family for bitcoin. FBI agent Heith Janke warned impostors who try to profit from the situation and said a complaint would be presented to a magistrate judge. The FBI stated there is no evidence linking the ransom texts to the disappearance. A $50,000 reward is offered for information. The Guthrie family has received no further contact from the original note sender and seeks proof of life; no suspects have been identified.
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