Teens charged in Scottsdale $66M crypto invasion In Tucson After Nancy Guthrie Hunt

Teens Arrested in Scottsdale Home Invasion Tied to Crypto Plot

Two California teenagers were arrested for a home invasion in Scottsdale, Arizona, linked to a $66 million cryptocurrency scheme.

The incident occurred on January 31, the same day Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home about two hours away. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the cases, but they share notable similarities, including demands for cryptocurrency.

Details of the Home Invasion and Teen Suspects’ Involvement

The teens, unidentified due to their age under 18, allegedly disguised themselves as delivery drivers to enter the Scottsdale home, where they duct-taped and assaulted the homeowners while searching for cryptocurrency.

Court documents reveal they were extorted by individuals known as “Red” and “8,” who sent them from California with $1,000 for supplies like disguises and burglary tools. One victim’s adult son called police from another room, leading to the teens’ flight and subsequent arrest.

One suspect’s mother reported suspicious texts about a burglary, prompting California authorities to alert Scottsdale police after the fact. The teens face felony charges including burglary, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, and were found with a 3D-printed gun of unknown functionality.

Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance and Ransom Demands

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson home around 9:30 p.m. on January 31, with investigators suspecting abduction after finding blood on her porch. TMZ reported receiving a ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin, with escalating deadlines: the first at 5 p.m. Thursday (confirmed by the FBI) and a “much more serious” one on Monday.

The note included threats, and TMZ hosts noted it triggered events at each deadline. The Guthrie family publicly pleaded for her safe return via a social media video about 24 hours before the initial deadline.

Separate Ransom Charges and Ongoing Investigations

A California man, Derrick Callella, 42, from Hawthorne, faces charges for transmitting ransom demands in Bitcoin to the Guthrie family via texts and a TV station tip line.

Authorities traced the communications to his email and IP address, leading to his admission and arrest.

This demand is not directly linked to the TMZ note. Fox News Digital has contacted the FBI and Scottsdale Police for updates, with no confirmed ties between the Scottsdale invasion and Guthrie’s case

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