Police Recover Gloves, Expand Search for Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Investigators field thousands of tips as the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie enters its 12th day

Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators have "recovered several items of evidence, including gloves," that are being submitted for analysis as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues. Authorities have received over 18,000 tips since Guthrie's disappearance on February 1, with more than 4,000 coming after the release of surveillance footage showing an "armed individual" near her home. FBI agents have conducted extensive searches in the Catalina Foothills area near Guthrie's residence, but no suspects have been publicly identified.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention and raised concerns about public safety in the Tucson area. Authorities believe Guthrie may have been targeted, though her high-profile connection to her daughter has not been ruled out as a potential motive. The recovery of physical evidence, such as the gloves, could provide crucial clues to help solve the case.

The details

In three separate incidents since July, police said Walker Reed Quinn has been damaging Waymo vehicles by removing and swinging his belt, placing a cone on the dome and sensors of the car, damaging the tires and driver's side mirror, and stomping on the windshield. Authorities changed Quinn with several incidents that have resulted in extensive property damage, a perceived risk to public safety, and ongoing questions about the perpetrator's mental health.

  • On February 8, detectives continue follow-up work at multiple locations, and an investigator is seen using a pole to search in a septic tank behind Nancy Guthrie's home.
  • On February 9, the FBI says it isn't aware of any communication between the Guthrie family and possible kidnappers, despite a 5 p.m. ransom deadline set for that evening.
  • On February 10, the FBI releases a video and images of what it says is 'an armed individual' appearing to tamper with a doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home in the early morning hours of February 1.
  • On February 11, investigators widen their search outside of Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills, and FBI agents recover a pair of black gloves that are being tested for traces of DNA.
  • On February 12, police ask Nancy Guthrie's neighbors to check their home security footage from January 11 and January 31.

The players

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the investigation and has offered a $50,000 reward.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has made emotional pleas for the public's help in finding her mother.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.