FBI: Glove with DNA matches suspect in Guthrie case

Authorities find gloves near missing 84-year-old's home that may belong to suspect seen on surveillance video

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The FBI has received preliminary results indicating that a glove found approximately two miles from the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie appears to match DNA evidence from a glove seen on the suspect in surveillance footage related to Guthrie's disappearance.

Why it matters

This development provides a potential forensic link between the suspect and the crime scene, which could be crucial evidence as authorities continue to investigate Guthrie's disappearance and the circumstances surrounding it.

The details

The gloves were discovered in the Pima County area near Guthrie's home. Investigators are analyzing the DNA evidence found on the gloves to determine if it matches the suspect seen in the surveillance video footage related to Guthrie's case.

  • The FBI received the preliminary DNA results on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who has been missing from her home in Pima County, Arizona.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is assisting local authorities in the investigation of Guthrie's disappearance.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are carefully analyzing the DNA evidence found on the gloves to determine if it matches the suspect seen in the surveillance footage. This could be a significant development in the case.”

— FBI Spokesperson (ground.news)

What’s next

The FBI will continue to analyze the DNA evidence and work with local authorities to determine if the gloves found are connected to the suspect in the surveillance footage. Investigators will also continue to search the area near Guthrie's home for any additional evidence that could help locate her or identify the suspect.

The takeaway

This development in the Nancy Guthrie case highlights the importance of forensic evidence in missing persons investigations, as the potential DNA match could provide a crucial link between the suspect and the crime scene.