Blood-Stained Gloves Discovered in Desert Near Nancy Guthrie's Home
A couple has reported finding a pair of blood-stained gloves in the desert less than a mile from Nancy Guthrie's home, as the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its third week with no named suspects. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the affluent Catalina Foothills, outside Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, and was abducted in the early hours of February 1.
Couple's Discovery and Police Response
On February 11, a couple told local outlet KVOA they came across a black glove in the desert that appeared ripped and had what looked like blood stains towards the wrist and on the pointer finger. They found a second matching glove less than 10 feet away, with what seemed like a blood drop on a rock underneath. The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, immediately contacted police without touching the items. In a statement to The Independent, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said they "cannot confirm" whether these gloves are being tested for DNA, noting that detectives have collected multiple gloves from the area as part of the investigation.
Investigation Progress and Challenges
Earlier this week, the department announced that DNA on a pair of gloves found two miles from Guthrie's home did not match any entries in the FBI's national database or DNA from the property. It is unclear if this update relates to the gloves found by the couple. As the case drags on, sources told ABC News that investigators may soon scale back resources due to lack of progress, potentially moving to a smaller task force as leads have so far been unproductive. Currently, 400 investigators are working on the case 24/7, with the sheriff's department stating the investigation remains active and they are following up on thousands of tips.
Savannah Guthrie's Emotional Pleas and Reward
Savannah Guthrie has made public appeals, posting videos online pleading with the kidnapper to return her mother. She emphasized that her mother needs medication for a fragile heart and constant pain, urging that "it's never too late to do the right thing." The reward for information has grown to over $200,000, involving both the FBI and local officials. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, facing scrutiny over the case, vowed in an interview with NBC News that his team will not quit until they find Nancy Guthrie.
