Bloody Glove and Rock Found Near Home of Missing Arizona Woman

An anonymous couple discovered potential evidence in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:03pm

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An anonymous couple found what appeared to be a ripped, bloody glove and a rock with possible blood droplets near the home of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old Arizona woman who has been missing for weeks. The couple immediately contacted the Pima County Sheriff's Department, which is investigating Guthrie's disappearance. Authorities have collected multiple gloves from the area and are analyzing them as part of the investigation.

Why it matters

The discovery of the bloody glove and rock near Guthrie's home could provide crucial evidence in the investigation into her disappearance, which authorities believe was an abduction. The case has garnered national attention as Guthrie is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

The details

On February 11, an anonymous couple found the ripped, bloody glove and a rock with possible blood droplets less than a mile from Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson. The couple immediately called 911, fearing the impending rain could destroy the potential evidence. Law enforcement questioned the couple and remained on site until around 2 a.m. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has not confirmed if the gloves are part of the evidence being tested, but stated that detectives have collected multiple gloves from the area.

  • On February 11, the couple found the bloody glove and rock.
  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 after family members dropped her off at home.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old Arizona woman who has been missing for weeks. She is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Anonymous couple

A couple who discovered the bloody glove and rock near Guthrie's home and immediately reported it to the authorities.

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What they’re saying

“Sure enough it was a black glove in the desert. It appeared to have looked like it was ripped.”

— Anonymous couple (KVOA)

“It also appeared to look like it had blood on it. The blood appeared to be towards the wrist side of the glove and on the pointer finger. It looked like this was like used for something that could've possibly been what they were looking for.”

— Anonymous couple (KVOA)

“And also from the glove it looked like a blood drop on a rock underneath the glove was like dried blood or something. We didn't move it or touch it. We immediately were like we have to do something. So I was like, 'I will call the sheriff department,'”

— Anonymous couple (KVOA)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and analyze the evidence collected, including the bloody glove and rock found by the anonymous couple.

The takeaway

The discovery of potential evidence near Nancy Guthrie's home highlights the importance of community involvement in missing persons cases. The quick action of the anonymous couple to report their findings to the authorities could prove crucial in uncovering what happened to the 84-year-old woman.