FBI Finds DNA Evidence on Glove Near Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Kidnapping Case

A black glove found near the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, contains DNA evidence, the FBI announced Sunday. The glove appears to match those worn by a suspect seen in surveillance footage, according to investigators.

Key Details of the Investigation

The glove was one of approximately 16 collected by investigators in the area surrounding Guthrie’s home. Most of the other gloves belonged to search teams, but this particular glove’s DNA profile is distinct and matches the suspect’s gloves as seen in the surveillance video, the FBI stated CBS News.

Preliminary DNA testing results were received on Saturday, and the FBI is awaiting confirmation before entering the “unknown male profile” into CODIS, the FBI’s national DNA database. This process is expected to take approximately 24 hours from when the bureau receives the DNA CBS News.

Background of the Case

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 and reported missing on February 1. Authorities believe she was abducted from her home outside Tucson, Arizona USA Today.

The FBI has released images of a person of interest described as a male, approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall with an average build. The individual was seen wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack in the security footage USA Today, Today.

Investigators are also investigating ransom notes demanding bitcoin that were sent to CBS News’ Tucson affiliate, KOLD. The Guthrie family, at one point, offered to pay the ransom despite receiving no proof of life CBS News.

Law enforcement has searched at least two homes in connection with the case CBS News.

Recent Developments

The FBI released surveillance photos and video of the potential subject on February 10, sharing footage recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera Today. The reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance has been doubled to $100,000 USA Today.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. Information can also be reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (520-351-4900) or 88-CRIME.