Sheriff's office smacks down bombshell claims in abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom

Authorities are refuting explosive allegations surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department directly contradicted claims made by NewsNation correspondent Ashleigh Banfield on Tuesday, who reported, citing high-level sources, that Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law was a suspect in the abduction.

Banfield claimed she had spoken with law enforcement sources who revealed disturbing details about the crime scene at Nancy's Catalina Foothills, Arizona home. According to her report, surveillance cameras at the home were smashed, and the relatives' vehicle was towed in connection with the investigation. Banfield said the brother-in-law was among the last people to see Nancy alive on Saturday.

However, on Wednesday, authorities pushed back against these assertions.

According to TMZ, the Sheriff’s Department said on Wednesday, “We have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case. Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie. We are also awaiting additional forensic results.”

“We are not confirming the car being seized, we are unsure where that reporter is getting that information,” authorities told the outlet.

Nancy was reported missing on Sunday after failing to appear at church. When family members checked her home, they called police. Sheriff Chris Nanos has described the residence as a "crime scene" and characterized its condition as "seriously concerning."

The report comes after gruesome evidence was found outside the home by the cable news network NewsNation, as well as inside the home.

The Sheriff's Department said it was aware that news outlets, including TMZ, reported receiving unverified "ransom" demands in the case.