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DNA Found on Glove Near Guthrie Home; Suspect Sought
23 Jun
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, abducted from home.
- Ransom note demanding bitcoin was received by family.
- DNA on glove near home matches suspect's attire, but no database match.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was believed to have been abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2026. Authorities received a ransom note demanding bitcoin and found what appeared to be blood outside her front door.
Investigators identified a suspect seen on doorbell camera footage wearing a face mask and gloves, carrying a distinctive backpack. A glove found near the residence contained DNA that matched the suspect's attire, but it did not yield a match in national databases. The FBI doubled its reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.
The family, including Savannah Guthrie, made emotional public appeals for her safe return, emphasizing her fragile health and need for medication. The investigation has involved reviewing extensive surveillance footage and deploying specialized equipment to aid the search.
As of March 4, 2026, DNA from gloves found near the home was traced to a local restaurant worker with no connection to the case. Despite ongoing efforts and significant rewards, Nancy Guthrie remained missing, with authorities continuing to pursue leads and urging public assistance.
