Federal investigators have made a significant breakthrough in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home two weeks ago. The FBI announced Sunday that investigators recovered a glove containing DNA evidence that appears to match those worn by a suspect captured on doorbell surveillance footage.
The critical evidence was discovered in a field approximately two miles from Guthrie’s residence, with preliminary DNA testing revealing an unknown male profile. While awaiting final quality control confirmation, the agency emphasized this particular glove differs from approximately 16 others collected near the property, most discarded by search volunteers.
The investigation centers on surveillance footage showing a masked individual wearing gloves and a distinctive 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack approaching Guthrie’s front door on February 1st. The suspect attempted to obstruct the camera’s view using vegetation from the yard before presumably entering the property. Forensic analysis indicates the person stands between 5’9″ and 5’10” with an average build.
Authorities have escalated search efforts involving helicopters, K-9 units, and hundreds of officers while doubling the reward for information to $100,000. Concerns mount for Guthrie’s welfare as she requires medication and was described as being in poor physical health despite having no cognitive impairments.
Additional DNA evidence not belonging to Guthrie or known associates was previously recovered from her home, though investigators maintain they are not ruling out any possibilities despite the suspect description remaining a key focus.