In a major breakthrough in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the FBI announced on February 15, 2026, that DNA evidence recovered from a glove found near her Tucson home appears to match the gloves worn by the prime suspect captured in surveillance footage.
Key Developments in the Investigation
- The Discovery: Field agents recovered a total of 16 gloves in the search area. While most were discarded by search teams, one specific black glove found in a roadside field approximately two miles from Guthrie’s home was flagged as “different”.
- Visual Match: Investigators state this glove visually matches the ones worn by the masked and armed individual seen in Nest doorbell camera footage trying to disable the camera on the night of the abduction.
- DNA Profile: Preliminary test results from a private laboratory in Florida have yielded an “unknown male profile“. The FBI is currently performing final quality control before entering this profile into CODIS, the national criminal DNA database, which could identify a suspect within 24 hours.
- Suspect Description: The suspect in the video is described as a man roughly 5’9″ to 5’10” with a medium build, carrying a 25-litre Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Case Background
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on January 31, 2026. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, citing traces of her blood found on the front porch and her fragile health, which requires daily medication.
Shortly after the FBI’s announcement, Savannah Guthrie posted a new plea on Instagram, urging the abductor to “do the right thing” and return her mother safely. The FBI has increased the reward for information to $100,000.
