Nancy Guthrie Abduction: FBI Updates and Rewards Offered
Law enforcement agencies continue to seek public assistance in the case of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman believed to have been abducted from her Tucson-area home. Individuals with any knowledge are encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, submit information online at tips.fbi.gov, contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900, or use the anonymous tip line 88-CRIME.
Investigation Update on Gloves Found Near Residence
A pair of black gloves recovered near Nancy Guthrie's property, once considered a significant clue, has been eliminated from the inquiry. DNA testing identified the owner as a local restaurant employee with no connection to the incident. Authorities confirmed that while numerous gloves were collected during searches, only this particular set visually matched those worn by an individual seen in surveillance footage.
Status of DNA Evidence and Analysis
Forensic examination of the gloves yielded no productive matches. The DNA profile did not correspond with records in the national CODIS database or with reference samples taken from Guthrie's home. Other biological evidence retrieved from the residence, which does not belong to Guthrie or her known associates, remains under analysis at a private laboratory, though recent results have not been disclosed.
Person of Interest and Key Physical Evidence
The FBI has designated a person of interest captured on home surveillance video. The individual is described as a male approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. He was observed carrying a distinctive black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack, 25 liters in capacity. Investigators view this backpack as a pivotal lead but acknowledge it could have been acquired secondhand, despite being an exclusive Walmart product.
Financial Incentives for Information
Substantial rewards are available for tips that resolve this case:
- A $1,000,000 reward is offered privately by Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter and a television journalist.
- The FBI is providing a $100,000 reward for information.
- An additional $102,500 reward is available through the Pima County Attorney's Office via 88-CRIME.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 and reported missing on February 1. The Pima County Sheriff's Department maintains she was taken against her will.
