In Tucson, Arizona, the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week, captivating the nation and drawing support from across the broadcasting world. As investigators chase new leads and the family holds onto hope, the case has also placed a spotlight on Savannah Guthrie, the renowned co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, who remains in Tucson by her family’s side during this harrowing ordeal.
The drama began on January 31, 2026, when Nancy Guthrie was last seen after being dropped off at her Tucson home by her daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni following their daily dinner, according to Page Six. Since then, the search has grown into a massive effort involving local police, the FBI, and volunteers combing the surrounding desert for any sign of the missing matriarch.
In a significant development, investigators have recovered DNA from a glove found along roadside brush about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home, sources briefed on the investigation told ABC News. The glove, which appears to generically match the kind worn by the suspect recorded on Nancy’s doorbell camera the night she vanished, has become a focal point in the investigation.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed to ABC News on February 13, 2026, “We’ve gotten DNA back. So that’s of use. Now [we] have to go through and try to eliminate people or make people.” The sheriff’s department sent the gloves to a private laboratory in Florida on the evening of February 12, and the FBI received preliminary results the following day. The FBI stated it was awaiting quality control and official confirmation before entering the unknown male profile into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national database unique to the bureau.
Investigators collected approximately 16 gloves in various areas near Nancy Guthrie’s house, most of which were searchers’ gloves discarded during the exhaustive search, according to the FBI. However, the glove with the DNA profile stands out—it’s different from the others and appears to match the gloves seen on the subject in the surveillance video, the agency said.
As the technical side of the investigation unfolds, the human toll is equally evident. Savannah Guthrie, 54, has remained in Tucson as the search for her mother enters its 15th day, according to Page Six. Her absence from the “Today” show has sparked rumors about her future at NBC, where she has co-anchored since July 2012. The network, however, has rallied around her. “The entire show and network is rallying together in support of our beloved colleague and friend as we navigate this unimaginable time,” an NBC source told Page Six.
Speculation around Savannah’s contract, reportedly worth $7 million a year and coming up for renewal, has been met with frustration by those close to her. “Everyone at ‘Today’ is taking this day by day, and of course giving Savannah the grace, time and support she needs,” said one source to Page Six, emphasizing the focus remains on family and finding Nancy rather than on business matters.
In the meantime, Savannah’s colleagues have adjusted their schedules to support her absence. Hoda Kotb, her former co-anchor, is helping helm the show stateside, choosing to stay in the U.S. instead of traveling to Milan for the Winter Olympics. Craig Melvin, Savannah’s current co-anchor, has also remained in the country. The “Today” team’s solidarity is clear, with sources noting, “They all pray constantly for a resolution.”
The search itself has been relentless and, at times, innovative. Arizona police have deployed a Bluetooth signal detector in helicopters, flying over the Tucson desert in hopes of detecting a signal from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker—a high-tech method that underscores both the urgency and the difficulty of the search. Sheriff Nanos admitted to Page Six that the search could take “years,” a sobering prospect for the family and community.
The investigation has not been without its moments of hope and heartbreak. Several people were detained in relation to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance but were released after being cleared of involvement, according to Page Six. Last week, the FBI released chilling home security camera photos showing an armed, masked person outside Nancy’s door the night she disappeared—a development that added new urgency to the case and raised troubling questions about what transpired that evening.
For Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, the ordeal has been a test of endurance and faith. They have publicly pleaded for the safe return of their mother, their appeals echoing across social media and news broadcasts. The family’s anguish is palpable, but so too is their determination not to give up hope.
Behind the scenes, law enforcement continues to pursue every lead. The process of analyzing the DNA recovered from the glove is meticulous, with the FBI emphasizing the importance of quality control before the profile is uploaded to CODIS. This database could potentially link the DNA to known offenders or provide a crucial breakthrough if a match is found elsewhere in the country.
The case has also highlighted the challenges faced by families of missing persons—especially when the missing individual is elderly and vulnerable. Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker presents a unique opportunity for detection, but the vastness of the Arizona desert and the passage of time complicate the search. Still, authorities are not giving up. As Sheriff Nanos told ABC News, the DNA evidence is “of use,” and investigators are working to “eliminate people or make people,” a process that could ultimately lead to answers.
Meanwhile, the story has resonated with viewers and readers across the country, many of whom know Savannah Guthrie as a familiar face on their morning screens. Her struggle is a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to personal tragedy. The support from her NBC family—and from the public—has been a small comfort in an otherwise terrifying time.
As the days pass, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, both on the ground and in the lab. The discovery of DNA on a glove matching the suspect in surveillance footage offers a glimmer of hope, but the path to resolution remains uncertain. For now, the Guthrie family and the investigators pressing on in the Arizona sun are united by a single goal: bringing Nancy home.