Federal authorities have confirmed the arrest of an individual who is believed to have links to a fake ransom demand that was sent out after the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
The FBI confirmed that the person taken into custody is accused of crafting and transmitting a fraudulent ransom note that purported to have links to Nancy's whereabouts but was actually an attempt to profit from this entire scenario.
Investigators describe how the arrested individual was an imposter with no known links to the real disappearance and feel he was trying to exploit the family's distress by demanding a ransom payment through texts and communications.
The arrest underscores how highly publicized and sensitive this matter has become, with authorities specifying how the arrest does not mean any suspects have been identified or linked to her disappearance.
The FBI and police are yet to confirm suspects or people of interest, and there is no verified proof of life from legitimate kidnappers.