A Bitcoin wallet referenced in ransom notes tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has recorded new on-chain activity, adding another twist to the high-profile case. According to TMZ, a small transaction worth less than a few hundred dollars was sent this week to the address mentioned in earlier extortion letters.

Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie and has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home since January 31. Since her disappearance, multiple ransom notes have been sent to media outlets demanding payment in Bitcoin in exchange for information about her whereabouts.

On Wednesday, a third letter reportedly surfaced, escalating the demand to 1 BTC—currently valued at around $67,500—promising to reveal the identities of those responsible. Authorities have not confirmed who initiated the recent wallet transaction or whether it is directly connected to the alleged kidnappers. It remains unclear if the transfer was a test payment or unrelated activity.

Meanwhile, law enforcement released surveillance footage showing a masked individual tampering with a Google Nest camera at Guthrie’s front door on the morning she vanished. FBI Director Kash Patel said newly recovered images show an armed person appearing to interfere with the device.

Investigators say the Bitcoin address could provide a valuable lead, as blockchain transactions can be traced in real time. However, experts caution that crypto tracing alone is not enough and must be combined with traditional investigative methods, particularly if the suspect attempts to cash out funds through a regulated exchange.

While no arrests have been directly tied to Guthrie’s disappearance, one man was briefly detained and released for questioning, and another individual has been charged separately for sending Bitcoin extortion texts to the family. The investigation remains ongoing, and Savannah Guthrie has publicly stated that she and her siblings are willing to pay a ransom for their mother’s safe return.