Glove with DNA found near Savannah Guthrie's missing mother's home

FBI says the glove appears to match those worn by a masked person spotted outside Nancy Guthrie's house the night she disappeared.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The FBI has found a glove containing DNA a couple of miles from the Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. The glove appears to match those worn by a masked person spotted outside Nancy Guthrie's house the night she disappeared on January 31. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing the following day, and her blood was found on the front porch. Authorities have expressed concern about her health as she needs daily medication and has a pacemaker.

Why it matters

The discovery of the glove is a significant development in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has garnered national attention due to her daughter Savannah Guthrie's high-profile role as a 'Today' show host. The case has raised concerns about home security and the vulnerability of elderly individuals living alone, especially those with health issues.

The details

The FBI released surveillance videos showing a person wearing a handgun holster outside Nancy Guthrie's front door the night she vanished. The person was wearing a ski mask, long pants, a jacket, and gloves. Authorities have described the person as a man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build, carrying a 25-liter backpack. Investigators have also collected DNA from Nancy Guthrie's property that does not belong to her or those close to her, and they are working to identify the source.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing the following day, on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released the surveillance videos on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The FBI called the person in the videos a suspect on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The FBI announced the discovery of the DNA-containing glove on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman and the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has been actively involved in the search for her mother.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency assisting the FBI in the investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie.

Suspect

A man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build, who was captured on surveillance video wearing a ski mask, long pants, a jacket, and gloves outside Nancy Guthrie's home the night she disappeared.

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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.