FBI: DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home matches suspect footage

Tucson, Arizona – A critical development in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has emerged, with the FBI confirming that a glove recovered near her home appears to match those worn by a suspect captured on doorbell camera footage. The discovery, announced on Sunday, February 15, 2026, offers a significant lead in the investigation into her disappearance, which began on February 1, 2026.

The glove, one of approximately sixteen found in the vicinity of Guthrie’s residence, contained DNA evidence. According to the FBI, the majority of the gloves recovered belonged to search teams operating in the area. However, the one containing the relevant DNA profile is distinct and “appears to match the gloves of the subject in the surveillance video,” the agency stated. Final laboratory results are expected within 24 hours, after which the DNA profile will be entered into the national Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database in an attempt to identify the individual.

The investigation has intensified over the past two weeks, focusing on a potential abduction from Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson. Authorities believe she was taken against her will in the middle of the night. The release of surveillance footage last week, showing a masked individual approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to obscure the camera with leaves, provided investigators with crucial visual information. The suspect was described by the FBI as a male of average build, approximately 5’9” to 5’10”, and wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

Law enforcement activity has been concentrated in the area surrounding Guthrie’s home. On Friday, February 14, 2026, a federal search warrant was executed at a nearby residence. While no arrests were made, the search indicates a focused effort to pursue potential leads. A Range Rover was also taken into custody from a local Culver’s restaurant parking lot, though the connection to the case remains unclear.

The case has garnered significant media attention, particularly given Guthrie’s connection to Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC’s Today show. The Guthrie family has been actively involved in the search, appealing for information and, at one point, offering to pay a ransom demand made in a note sent to CBS News affiliate KOLD. Despite the passage of two deadlines for payment, no proof of life has been provided.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have been working collaboratively on the investigation, collecting over 13,000 tips from the public. The sheriff’s department has received over 18,000 calls related to the case. Investigators have also confirmed the presence of DNA from individuals other than Guthrie or her close contacts at her property, further complicating the investigation.

Authorities have expressed concern for Guthrie’s health, noting that she requires daily medication and has a history of heart issues and a pacemaker. The urgency of the situation underscores the need for a swift resolution.

The discovery of the glove represents a tangible step forward in the investigation, offering the potential to identify the suspect and bring closure to the Guthrie family. The coming 24 hours will be critical as the FBI awaits the final laboratory results and prepares to utilize the CODIS database in the search for answers. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with law enforcement agencies continuing to pursue all available leads.