The search for Nancy Guthrie took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, when FBI agents and Pima County Sheriff’s deputies discovered a single black glove during an exhaustive sweep of the Catalina Foothills neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona. The 84-year-old mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been missing since the early morning of February 1, after being abducted from her home in what authorities have classified as a targeted kidnapping.
The glove was located approximately 250 yards from the front porch where blood drops matching Nancy’s DNA were found on the night of her disappearance. It is a dark, mid-weight glove—likely leather or a leather-like synthetic material—with no visible brand markings, logos, or distinctive features. Investigators believe it is a right-hand glove, consistent with the hand used by the masked individual seen on the Google Nest doorbell camera footage released the previous day. That footage showed the suspect deliberately covering the lens with a gloved hand and shoving nearby foliage to block the view, damaging plants in the process.
The discovery has electrified the investigation. The glove’s proximity to the crime scene, combined with the tampering captured on camera, strongly suggests it was dropped by the perpetrator during or immediately after the abduction. Forensic teams rushed the item to the FBI laboratory in Quantico for expedited analysis. Priority is being given to touch DNA, latent fingerprints on the interior lining, fiber comparison with the broken foliage found on the welcome mat, and any trace evidence such as soil, hair, or microscopic particles that could link it to a vehicle, location, or individual.
This find helps narrow the escape route. Previous analysis of neighboring security cameras and the doorbell footage indicated the intruder approached from the east side of the property and fled in roughly the same direction before disappearing from view. The glove’s location aligns with that trajectory, suggesting the suspect may have removed or lost it while running or climbing over landscaping features to avoid detection. Authorities are now re-examining every frame of available footage from homes along that path, hoping to spot the moment the glove was discarded.
Nancy’s medical condition continues to drive the urgency. She requires daily medication for hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia, and her pacemaker disconnected from its monitoring app at approximately 2:30 a.m. on February 1. Without her prescriptions, doctors warn that her health could deteriorate rapidly—potentially within days—making every hour critical. Multiple ransom notes have been received, containing highly specific details about her home layout, the clothing she was wearing that night, and demands for payment in Bitcoin. Deadlines have passed without further communication, proof of life, or instructions for payment, heightening fears for her safety.
Savannah Guthrie has continued to use her public platform to keep the case visible. On Instagram, she reposted the FBI’s photo of the glove with a caption urging anyone with information to come forward immediately. “This glove could be the break we need. If you saw anything suspicious—someone wearing dark clothing, a mask, carrying a backpack, or acting strangely in the Catalina Foothills between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. on February 1—please call. Every detail matters. Bring my mom home.” She has also shared the doorbell camera images again, emphasizing the intruder’s deliberate attempt to disable surveillance.
The investigation has grown increasingly complex. The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit has profiled the offender as organized, premeditated, and likely financially motivated, though personal grudge or extortion tied to Savannah’s public profile has not been ruled out. The extreme specificity of the ransom notes—mentioning exact items inside the home—suggests either extensive prior reconnaissance or access to inside information. Authorities continue to explore whether there was an accomplice, particularly given the sophisticated camera tampering and rapid departure.
Community response remains overwhelming. Digital billboards displaying Nancy’s photo, the suspect images, and the FBI tip line (1-800-CALL-FBI) have been erected across Arizona, Texas, California, and Nevada. A reward fund, now surpassing $275,000 through private donations and media partnerships, continues to grow. Residents of the upscale Catalina Foothills neighborhood have formed informal watch groups, sharing doorbell footage and reporting any unusual activity from the weeks leading up to the abduction.
The discovery of the glove has reinvigorated hope while deepening the sense of dread. If forensic analysis yields usable DNA, fingerprints, or trace evidence, it could lead to a match in CODIS or state databases, potentially identifying the suspect. Even a partial profile could narrow the field dramatically. Investigators are urging the public to report even seemingly minor observations: a person discarding clothing, a suspicious vehicle idling nearby, or someone loitering in the area in the days before or after the incident.
As the case enters its 12th day, the black glove stands as both a haunting artifact of the crime and a potential turning point. Its location near Nancy Guthrie’s home has refocused national attention and reminded everyone that the smallest overlooked item can sometimes hold the key to solving the most heartbreaking mysteries. For Savannah Guthrie and her family, every new clue brings a mix of hope and anguish. The plea remains unchanged: anyone with information, no matter how small, is asked to contact the FBI or Pima County Sheriff’s Department immediately.
The nation watches and waits, hoping the glove leads authorities to the person responsible—and, more importantly, to bringing Nancy Guthrie safely home.
