The investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, took a new turn on Friday as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly denied that a glove was ever recovered at the scene of the kidnapping — and pushed back against reports of friction between his department and the FBI, according to Fox News.
Sheriff Denies Glove Evidence, Defends FBI Collaboration
Sheriff Nanos told Fox News that his department never found a glove at Nancy Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home, contradicting earlier reports that had suggested such physical evidence had been collected at the scene. Nanos also addressed what he described as overstated accounts of tensions with federal investigators, defending the ongoing collaboration between the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) and the FBI as the case stretches into its second week.
The sheriff's comments came amid scrutiny of the department's handling of the case. Fox News reported that Nanos allegedly delayed FBI involvement in the early stages of the investigation and attended a basketball game while agents were reportedly working the scene — claims that have added pressure to a department already managing an extraordinarily high-profile missing persons case.
What Investigators Know About the Suspect
Reuters reported Friday that a masked-prowler video remains at the top of investigators' list of key evidence in the case. The FBI previously released doorbell camera footage showing an unidentified individual near Nancy Guthrie's home around the time of her disappearance on February 1, 2026. According to Yahoo News, more details are continuing to emerge about the unidentified person believed to have kidnapped Nancy, though no suspects have been publicly named.
The suspect in the footage was seen wearing a mask, and investigators have been working to identify the individual using the video alongside tips from the public. The PCSD has received an extraordinary volume of calls since the disappearance, underscoring the national attention the case has drawn.
Tucson Crime in the Spotlight
Fox News also reported on the broader context of crime in Tucson, with some residents and commentators characterizing the city's safety situation as deteriorating. The abduction of Nancy Guthrie from what is described as an upscale neighborhood in the Catalina Foothills has intensified local conversation about public safety in the region.
Nancy was reported missing on February 1 after she was abducted from her Tucson home. She is 84 years old, and her daughter Savannah Guthrie is one of the most recognizable faces in American broadcast journalism as a co-anchor of NBC's TODAY show. The case has attracted national media attention and prompted a significant law enforcement response involving both local and federal agencies.
Investigation Ongoing With No Named Suspects
As of February 13 — Day 13 of the search — no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators continue to rely on the doorbell camera footage of the masked individual as their most prominent lead, according to Reuters. The public has been urged to submit any relevant tips to authorities as the search continues.
A report from bollywoodshaadis.com noted that new details in the case are continuing to emerge daily, though authorities have not yet made any arrests or publicly named anyone in connection with the abduction.
What to Watch For Next
With the investigation now in its second week and no arrests made, the coming days will be critical. Key developments to monitor include whether forensic analysis of any evidence collected at or near the scene yields new leads, how the PCSD and FBI navigate their working relationship under public scrutiny, and whether the continuing flow of public tips — however voluminous — produces actionable intelligence. Any update on the identity of the masked individual seen in the doorbell footage would mark a significant breakthrough in a case that has so far yielded more questions than answers.