No DNA Match Found in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

Pima County Sheriff's Department says evidence did not trigger a national database hit.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that DNA evidence from gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home did not match any samples in a national database and did not match DNA found at the property. Investigators are still processing other evidence obtained from search warrants and are working to locate Guthrie's pacemaker. No arrests have been made, and Guthrie's family members have been ruled out as suspects.

Why it matters

The lack of a DNA match is a setback in the investigation into the 84-year-old Guthrie's disappearance, which has garnered national attention as she is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie. The case remains unsolved, and authorities are still searching for clues and the identity of the armed suspect seen on surveillance footage approaching Guthrie's home.

The details

Investigators are working with experts and the manufacturer to locate Guthrie's pacemaker, and they are also working with Walmart management to identify the buyer of an Ozark Trail backpack worn by the armed suspect seen on surveillance footage. Evidence obtained from two recent search warrants is still being processed, and individuals who were questioned have been released with no arrests made.

  • On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff's Department made the announcement about the lack of a DNA match.
  • Guthrie went missing on Sunday, February 1, 2026, reportedly taken from her home against her will.

The players

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was taken from her Catalina Foothills home on February 1, 2026, reportedly against her will.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter.

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What they’re saying

“It's never too late and you're not lost or alone and it is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV host (Social media)

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.