DNA on Recovered Glove Doesn't Link to Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Pima County Sheriff says person who left DNA on glove found near Guthrie's home has been cleared in the case.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, continues into its second month, investigators have determined that the DNA found on a glove recovered about 2 miles from Guthrie's Tucson, Arizona home does not belong to the person responsible for her abduction. The Pima County Sheriff's Department says the DNA trace leads to a person who works at a nearby restaurant and has no connection to the case.

Why it matters

The discovery of the glove was initially seen as a potential breakthrough in the high-profile missing persons case, but this latest development shows that investigators still have no solid leads on who may have abducted Nancy Guthrie from her home in early February. The lack of progress is frustrating for Guthrie's family, who have offered a $1 million reward, and the wider Tucson community.

The details

A glove was recovered about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, and DNA evidence on the glove was analyzed. However, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says the DNA trace leads to a person who works at a nearby restaurant and has been cleared of any involvement in Guthrie's disappearance.

  • Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • The glove was recovered about 2 miles from Guthrie's home sometime after her disappearance.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home in early February 2026. She is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her mother's safe return.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who stated that the person whose DNA was found on the recovered glove has been cleared of any involvement in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We feel the love and prayers from our neighbors, from the Tucson community and from around the country. Please don't stop praying and hoping with us. Bring her home.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to actively pursue leads in the case, though the number of tips has tapered off since the initial disappearance. The FBI recently met with Nancy Guthrie's children to provide an update, but officials say they have 'nothing to tell them' at this time.

The takeaway

The lack of progress in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, despite the high-profile nature and substantial reward, highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in solving missing persons cases, especially when there are few initial clues or witnesses. The community's continued support and prayers for Guthrie's safe return remain crucial as the investigation continues.