Search Intensifies for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy Guthrie, as DNA Evidence Emerges

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” indicate co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues to gain momentum as investigators pursue new leads, including DNA evidence found near her Tucson, Arizona, home. The case, now entering its third week, began with a report of her disappearance on February 1, 2026.

Key Developments

The FBI announced Sunday that DNA from an unknown male profile was lifted from a glove discovered approximately two miles from Guthrie’s residence. The glove is believed to match those worn by a masked individual captured on surveillance footage at her home the night she vanished. Preliminary results were received Saturday, with official confirmation pending, according to ABC News.

Authorities initially reported finding blood on the front porch of the home, suggesting a possible abduction. Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but deadlines for payment have passed without resolution, as reported by The Associated Press.

Suspect Description and Ongoing Investigation

The FBI has described the suspect as a man approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build. He was seen in surveillance footage wearing a ski mask, long pants, a jacket and gloves, and carrying a 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack. The agency designated him as a suspect on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Fox News reports.

Late Friday night, law enforcement sealed off a road near Guthrie’s home and towed a Range Rover SUV from a nearby restaurant parking lot as part of the investigation. While these actions were connected to the case, no arrests were made. Earlier in the week, deputies briefly detained an individual for questioning during a traffic stop south of Tucson, but that person was subsequently released.

Health Concerns and Community Support

Authorities have expressed concern for Nancy Guthrie’s health, as she requires daily medication and has a history of heart issues, including a pacemaker and high blood pressure. ABC News cited sheriff’s dispatcher audio confirming these health concerns.

The investigation is expanding, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI assigning several hundred detectives and agents to the case. Community members have shown their support by placing flowers and yellow ribbons near Guthrie’s home and displaying a “Bring her home” banner, as documented by The Associated Press.

Previous Evidence and Ongoing Analysis

Investigators previously discovered approximately 16 gloves in the vicinity of Guthrie’s home, most of which were discarded searchers’ gloves. They were also working to identify the source of DNA found on Guthrie’s property that did not belong to her or her close contacts.