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The FBI’s special agent in charge of the Phoenix division said Thursday they’re offering a $50,000 reward “for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”

The agency also acknowledged the family has received a ransom demand, in addition to other ransom demands that don’t appear authentic. Authorities have made one arrest related to an “imposter” ransom demand.