Investigators recovered a glove near the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona. The glove contained DNA evidence from an unknown male. Authorities found it in a field about two miles from her residence.
Additionally the FBI noted that approximately 16 gloves appeared in the area, but most belonged to searchers who discarded them during operations.
Match to Surveillance Footage
The recovered glove visually matched those worn by a suspect captured on doorbell camera footage outside Guthrie’s home. The video showed a masked individual wearing black nitrile gloves over another pair.
“The one with the DNA profile recovered is different and appears to match the gloves of the subject in the surveillance video,” an FBI spokesperson stated. However sources cautioned that confirmation required further testing.
DNA Analysis and Next Steps
The FBI sent the glove for DNA testing and received preliminary results. Officials planned to add the DNA profile to the national database, CODIS, after additional verification. “The process typically takes 24 hours,” the agency explained. Meanwhile the discovery marked a potential breakthrough in the case.
Background on the Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman and mother of Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the Today show, vanished from her home on January 31, 2026. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Blood on her front porch tested positive as hers, and signs indicated forced entry.
Furthermore the footage depicted the suspect, a man about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build, carrying an Ozark Trail backpack.
Ongoing Concerns
Authorities expressed worry over Guthrie’s health, as she required daily medication for heart issues and high blood pressure. Ransom notes arrived at news outlets, but deadlines passed without resolution. The investigation continued with heightened efforts.
