The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department made a significant discovery on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, while continuing their intensive search of the Catalina Foothills neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona. A single black glove was located near the home of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy has been missing since the early morning hours of February 1, 2026, after being abducted from her residence in what authorities have classified as a targeted kidnapping.
The glove was found during a methodical grid search of the area surrounding her property, roughly 200–300 yards from the front door where previous surveillance footage showed a masked individual tampering with her Google Nest doorbell camera. Investigators immediately secured the item and transported it to the FBI laboratory for forensic examination. Preliminary observations indicate the glove is a dark, mid-weight material—possibly leather or synthetic—with no visible logos or distinctive markings. It appears to be a right-hand glove, consistent in style with the one worn by the suspect captured on the doorbell footage released on February 10.
This find adds critical weight to the existing evidence chain. The doorbell video already depicted the intruder wearing gloves while deliberately covering the camera lens and shoving foliage to obscure the view. The presence of a discarded glove so close to the scene strongly suggests it belonged to the perpetrator and may have been dropped during a hurried escape or while handling other items. Forensic teams are prioritizing DNA analysis, fingerprint recovery (if any latent prints remain on the interior lining), and fiber matching against samples from the damaged plants on the welcome mat and other surfaces at the doorway.
The glove’s location—outside the immediate perimeter but still within the likely escape path—helps refine the timeline and direction of flight. Security camera footage from neighboring properties, combined with the doorbell tampering clip, indicates the intruder approached from the east side of the house and departed in the same general direction. The glove’s discovery along this corridor reinforces investigators’ belief that the suspect fled on foot initially before possibly entering a waiting vehicle farther away.
Nancy’s medical vulnerabilities continue to drive the urgency of the investigation. She requires daily medication for hypertension and cardiac conditions, and her pacemaker disconnected from her phone’s monitoring app around 2:30 a.m. on February 1. The family has publicly stated that without her prescriptions, her health could deteriorate rapidly. Multiple ransom notes—containing intimate details about her home layout, clothing on the night of the abduction, and demands for Bitcoin—have been received by media outlets and the family. Deadlines have passed without further communication or proof of life, heightening fears.
Savannah Guthrie has remained vocal, using her platform to keep the case in the public eye. On Instagram and during brief Today show mentions, she reiterated: “We believe Mom is still alive. Every piece of information matters.” She shared the glove discovery photo released by authorities, urging anyone who saw a person matching the suspect’s description—tall, medium build, dark clothing, ski mask, backpack, possible handgun holster—in the Catalina Foothills between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. on February 1 to come forward immediately.
The investigation has expanded significantly. The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit is involved, profiling the offender as likely organized, premeditated, and possibly motivated by financial gain or personal grudge. The specificity of the ransom notes—mentioning exact items in the home—suggests either prior surveillance or inside knowledge. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of an accomplice, especially given the sophisticated camera tampering and rapid getaway.
Community response remains overwhelming. Digital billboards across Arizona, Texas, California, and Nevada display Nancy’s photo and the suspect images, with the FBI tip line (1-800-CALL-FBI) prominently featured. A reward fund, now exceeding $250,000 through private donations and media partnerships, continues to grow. Neighbors in the affluent Catalina Foothills have formed watch groups, sharing doorbell footage and reporting any unusual activity from the weeks leading up to the abduction.
President Donald Trump, having viewed the released doorbell footage, publicly condemned the crime as “vile and cowardly,” urging citizens to provide any information to authorities. The White House press secretary confirmed the President’s ongoing interest in the case.
As forensic analysis of the glove progresses, hope persists that it will yield usable DNA, touch DNA, or trace evidence linking to a suspect. Even partial matches could be run through CODIS or state databases. Investigators stress that seemingly minor details—seeing someone discard clothing, noticing a suspicious vehicle idling nearby, or recalling a person loitering in the area—could prove decisive.
The black glove stands as both a chilling artifact of the crime and a potential breakthrough. Its discovery near Nancy Guthrie’s home has refocused national attention on the case, reminding everyone that even the smallest overlooked item can hold the key to bringing a beloved mother and grandmother home safely.
