Federal investigators searching for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie have recovered a glove containing a usable DNA profile, potentially linking it to a masked man captured on surveillance footage near her Tucson home. The discovery, made approximately two miles from Guthrie's residence alongside a roadside field, marks a significant development in the case now over two weeks old, as preliminary testing suggests it could provide a crucial lead.
Guthrie was last seen at her home on 31 January after being dropped off by family members and was reported missing the following day, 1 February. Investigators found blood droplets on her porch, prompting them to treat the disappearance as a potential abduction. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department have been leading the probe, which remains active with no suspect publicly identified or charged.
The glove stands out among around 16 collected during searches, as it is the only one to yield viable DNA evidence currently under forensic analysis. Officials believe it could connect to the masked individual seen on surveillance footage from Guthrie's property, described as a male approximately 5ft 9in to 5ft 10in tall with a medium build, wearing layered gloves and carrying a black 25-litre backpack.
The suspicious figure was observed near the property before Guthrie was reported missing. In a recent update, authorities shared new images recovered over the last eight days through collaboration with private sector partners, aiming to retrieve any lost video or footage from her home.
To encourage tips, a $100,000 (£73,300) reward has been offered for information leading to resolution of the case. Investigators continue to urge the public to come forward with any relevant details as forensic work on the glove progresses.
