FBI analyzes blood and glove evidence in Guthrie abduction case
FBI and multiple labs analyze blood and glove DNA from Guthrie's abduction scene.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 from her Tucson, Arizona home. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, with FBI releasing surveillance footage of a masked suspect. The family offered a $1 million reward for information and acknowledged she may no longer be alive. Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today Show on March 5 after an extended absence.
2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 23 Mar, 00:53 UTC
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Blood on the front porch of Nancy Guthrie's home was traced back to her. A suspicious glove recovered approximately two miles from her home appeared similar to gloves worn by a masked suspect visible on her Nest doorbell camera. The glove did not match any known criminals in the FBI's CODIS database and did not match other samples recovered inside the home.
A combined reward of more than $1.2 million has been offered in connection with Nancy Guthrie's abduction, with $1 million coming from the Guthrie family specifically for her recovery. The family is appealing to the public for information.
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman and mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1. The abduction occurred early in the morning.
The FBI received and is analyzing DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home. A private Florida laboratory working with the Pima County Sheriff's Department sent the DNA sample to the FBI. The DNA sample appears to be a complex mixture containing DNA from multiple people, including Nancy Guthrie and at least two or more unknowns, with at least one contribution from a male.
At least five other laboratories across the country are working on the Guthrie investigation in addition to the FBI. The Pima County Sheriff indicated it could take six months to untangle the mixed DNA sample, separate the strands, and isolate relevant information for investigators.
In February 2026, the FBI released surveillance images showing a masked suspect at the front door of Nancy Guthrie's home prior to her disappearance. The individual in the images has not been identified as of April 2026.
Savannah Guthrie, anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, returned to on-air duties on Monday, April 6, 2026, after an absence of more than two months. This marked her first broadcast since her mother went missing in early February.
Blood was discovered on the doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home, providing potential evidence in the investigation into her disappearance.
As of April 6, 2026, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and no new public updates from police have been reported in recent weeks.
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Authorities believe she was taken from her home against her will.
The Guthrie family has offered a one million dollar reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie.
The FBI released surveillance videos showing a masked man on the porch of Nancy Guthrie's home. The footage depicts an armed, masked figure wearing black latex gloves tampering with a Nest doorbell camera. This video evidence has been the only major evidence breakthrough released in the case.
During her return to the Today show on April 6, Savannah Guthrie greeted hundreds of supporters who gathered at Rockefeller Plaza around 8:30 AM ET. Supporters wore yellow ribbons and carried signs of support. Guthrie became emotional while meeting with well-wishers, thanking them for their kindness and prayers to her and her family.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department both stated late last week (as of early April 2026) that they had no updates in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Investigators have not released new evidence in weeks and reported that the number of tips has slowed, despite the case being declared a top priority for the FBI and local authorities.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, who remains missing since February 1.
Savannah Guthrie returned to her position as anchor of NBC's Today show on Monday, April 6, marking her first appearance on air in more than two months since her mother's disappearance. She wore a yellow dress, with the color representing hope, and her co-host Craig Melvin wore a matching yellow tie and pin. At the top of the show, Guthrie said, 'We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home.'
Authorities discovered blood near the doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home in the foothills outside Tucson, Arizona, which prompted authorities to believe she was kidnapped or taken against her will.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 after failing to attend a virtual church service. She was last seen entering her home in the foothills outside Tucson, Arizona on the evening of January 31 after having dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, abducted, or otherwise taken against her will.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department have not released new evidence in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for weeks. Investigators report that the number of tips has slowed. Both agencies stated they had no updates as of late the previous week. The investigation was declared a top priority but has seen declining media and investigative attention.
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old mother of three, was reported missing from her home in the foothills outside Tucson, Arizona on February 1. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, abducted, or otherwise taken against her will. Blood was found near the doorstep of her home, and the FBI released surveillance videos showing a masked man on the porch that night. Despite an intense search involving thousands of federal and local officers and volunteers, there has been no sign of her.
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