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Authorities in Arizona have uncovered DNA evidence on Nancy Guthrie’s property that doesn’t belong to her or any of her close associates, according to recent reports.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed the discovery during a Friday night interview on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” with NewsNation.
“We’ve identified DNA and have ruled out some individuals,” Nanos shared with NewsNation. “Finding a match would indeed be significant. However, we’re currently pursuing numerous promising leads.”
The sheriff confirmed that, so far, no match has been made. The DNA was initially collected when investigators first arrived at the crime scene.
Nanos confirmed there has not been a match yet but said the DNA was collected on the day authorities first went out to the crime scene.
The sheriff said the DNA was collected from the crime scene the morning investigators processed Nancy Guthrie’s home but declined to specify whether it was found inside or outside the house. The DNA has not matched anyone in CODIS, the national database for people convicted of crimes.
“There’s a lot of work to do with DNA and splitting it and then mixtures and different things, way above my grade,” Nanos said. “I just allow my team. They deal with this stuff all the time. They’re the experts, the FBI as well.”
The glove has been sent for DNA testing, but results have not yet been received, Nanos said.
Investigators are working to retrieve video from other Nest cameras at Nancy Guthrie’s home and have asked neighbors to review all security camera footage, including from vehicles like Teslas that have recording capabilities, from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2.
“We’re hopeful that the other cameras can be done the same way” as the doorbell camera, Nanos said, adding that the footage was submitted to Google.
Investigators have recovered several gloves during the search. On Wednesday, a black glove was located on a roadway about a mile and a half from Guthrie’s home. Authorities have not confirmed whether they believe it is connected to the case. The sheriff’s office says reports that a glove was found inside the residence or on the property are inaccurate.
In a Friday statement, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said all evidence requiring forensic analysis is being sent to the same out‑of‑state laboratory used since the beginning of the case — a decision made in coordination with local FBI leadership.
No suspect vehicle has been identified. Authorities are reviewing all video submitted and will send another request through the Neighbors App for footage captured between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2, 2026, showing any suspicious people or vehicles.
On Thursday, the FBI increased its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
After a forensic review of doorbell camera footage, investigators say the masked suspect appears to be a 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10 man with an average build wearing a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack — a model sold exclusively at Walmart.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped overnight before being reported missing Feb. 1. A timeline from the sheriff’s office shows that she was dropped off at home by an Uber driver shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 31.
At 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, Guthrie’s doorbell camera disconnected. At 2:12 a.m., software detected a person on camera. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
NewsNation’s Damita Menezes contributed to this report.