DNA from Glove in Nancy Guthrie Case Fails to Match National Database Records

Authorities revealed on Tuesday that DNA found on a pair of gloves, discovered just a few miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona residence, has not matched any profiles in the national DNA database. This update comes as the search for her enters its 17th day.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced, “There were no DNA matches found within CODIS,” referring to the national Combined DNA Index System.

The department further explained, “Currently, there have been no confirmed CODIS matches related to this investigation,” indicating that multiple DNA samples have been processed through the system without success.

CODIS serves as a crucial repository of DNA profiles collected from criminal suspects and individuals with prior convictions. A match could potentially provide a breakthrough in identifying suspects linked to Guthrie’s disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home near Tucson on February 1. According to police reports, she vanished after spending the night with family, and traces of her blood were found on the porch.

A porch camera recorded video of a man with a backpack who was wearing a ski mask, long pants, a jacket and gloves. The FBI said the suspect is about 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall with a medium build.

Gloves were found approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from Guthrie’s home. The FBI has said that the gloves appeared to match those worn by the man in the video.

“There is additional DNA evidence that was found at the residence, and that is also being analyzed,” the sheriff’s department said.

In addition, the department said investigators are working with a manufacturer and experts to try to locate Guthrie by detecting her heart pacemaker. News media reported that a “signal sniffer” device has been attached to low-flying aircraft.

Savannah Guthrie posted an Instagram video Sunday in which she issued an appeal to anyone with information about what happened to her mother.

“It is never too late to do the right thing,” she said. “And we are here. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being, that it’s never too late.”