Gloves discovered near the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie appear to match the gloves the suspect was wearing on doorbell camera footage when she disappeared, according to the FBI.
The glove, which contained DNA, was one of approximately 16 found by investigators near Guthrie’s residence. Most of the gloves were discarded by search teams working in the area, but one of them stood out, the FBI said, according to the news release.
“The one with the DNA profile found is different and appears to match the gloves of the subject in the surveillance video,” the FBI said in a statement as the search for the grandmother entered its third week.
However, the FBI suggests that the apparent match may be based on visual comparison rather than confirmed forensic analysis, the report said. The portal noted that it has turned to the FBI to clarify whether the match has been scientifically verified.
The agency said it is awaiting final results from the glove test and that the analysis process typically takes about 24 hours.
Authorities are continuing to investigate as the search intensifies and forensic testing continues.
Missing Nancy Guthrie: The search has entered its third week
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week as authorities step up efforts to find the 84-year-old Tucson woman.
Nancy, the mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 after being dropped off at her home. When she didn’t show up at church the next morning, the police were alerted. Investigators later discovered a trail of blood in her residence that was confirmed to be hers.
The FBI released images of a masked man outside her home the night she disappeared and has since identified him as a suspect. The individual was seen wearing gloves, a ski mask and a backpack while handling the camera on the door of the house.
Authorities are also using airborne Bluetooth detection devices to try to locate the signal from Nancy’s pacemaker amid concerns about her health. Alleged ransoms have surfaced, although their authenticity has not been confirmed.
The FBI received more than 13,000 tips, while local authorities received at least 18,000 calls. Despite numerous searches and detentions, they were not arrested during the investigation.