No DNA Match Found in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case
DNA evidence recovered from a glove found near the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has not yielded a match in the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), authorities announced Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Glove Found Two Miles From Home
The glove was discovered approximately two miles from Guthrie’s Tucson-area home. Investigators believe the glove matches those worn by a masked suspect captured on a Nest doorbell camera at the residence. The suspect is described as approximately 5’8” tall with a medium build and was wearing a backpack, ski mask, long pants, jacket and gloves [Source: Fox 10 Phoenix].
CODIS Search Yields No Results
“There were no DNA matches in CODIS,” stated the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. “At this time, no CODIS matches have been confirmed in this investigation,” the department added, indicating that other DNA samples collected during the investigation have too been submitted to the database [Source: CBS News]. CODIS is a national database containing DNA profiles of individuals who have been arrested for certain crimes or convicted of offenses.
Further DNA Analysis and Investigative Efforts
Additional DNA evidence recovered from inside Guthrie’s home is currently undergoing analysis. Investigators are also exploring the possibility of submitting the DNA profile to commercial genealogy databases in an attempt to identify a potential match [Source: CBS News]. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is also working with experts to attempt to locate Guthrie by detecting signals from her pacemaker [Source: ABC7].
FBI Investigation and Reward
The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie to $100,000 [Source: Fox 10 Phoenix]. The FBI is also investigating recent gun purchases in the Tucson area [Source: CBS News].
Background
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after spending the previous night with family. Blood was detected on the porch of her home. Savannah Guthrie has publicly appealed for information regarding her mother’s disappearance [Source: ABC7].
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have stated the motive for Guthrie’s disappearance is still unknown [Source: ABC7].