A glove tied to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping produced no DNA matches, but investigators say the search remains active, with thousands of tips and forensic evidence still offering hope
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say a glove believed to be linked to her suspected abductor has produced no DNA matches, dealing a blow to what had emerged as a potentially crucial lead.
The glove was discovered in a field about three kilometres away from Guthrie’s home near Tucson and appeared similar to one worn by a masked suspect captured in doorbell-camera footage the night she disappeared. Investigators sent DNA from the glove for analysis, but it returned no matches in CODIS, the FBI’s national DNA offender database.
Still, officials say the investigation is far from stalled.
Chris Nanos, sheriff of Pima County Sheriff’s Department, said he does not view the lack of a match as a setback and believes DNA evidence could still prove decisive, reprted the BBC.
Masked suspect caught on camera
The case has drawn national attention since Guthrie, 84, disappeared on 1 February. Doorbell footage released last week showed a masked man wearing gloves and a backpack approaching her home. He is seen attempting to disable the camera by covering it with his gloved hand and obstructing its view.
Authorities released surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she vanished, as police and her family renewed calls for public help. https://t.co/GjMaYK05m1 pic.twitter.com/gT5ViD6aMZ
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 10, 2026
The FBI later recovered the glove from nearby roadside terrain and has collected about 16 gloves from the surrounding area. Most, however, were discarded by volunteers involved in search efforts.
Investigators are now working with Walmart to trace the purchase of the suspect’s backpack, while continuing forensic analysis of additional DNA samples recovered from Guthrie’s home. Authorities are also exploring other “investigative genetic genealogy” databases to identify potential leads.
Despite the uncertainty, Sheriff Nanos said he remains confident Guthrie will be found, whether it takes ’ten days, ten months, or worse’.
Family pleads for her safe return
Police have received nearly 40,000 tips so far. Authorities have also ruled out her family as suspects, with Nanos describing her children and relatives as ‘victims’.
Her daughter,
Savannah Guthrie, has issued emotional appeals, addressing the abductors directly.
“It is never too late to do the right thing,” she said. “We are here and…we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”
Investigators have confirmed signs of violence at the scene, including blood on Guthrie’s porch, and warned that she requires regular medication and is “not in good physical health”.
With no arrests yet, authorities say the search remains active—and the clock is still ticking.
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