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DNA was recovered from several gloves and other pieces of potential evidence, and those DNA samples are now being compared to samples taken from associates of Nancy Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told ABC News Friday.
The sheriff said he is hopeful investigators are “getting closer” to solving the case.
FBI investigator surveil an area around Nancy Guthrie’s residence, February 11, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
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“We’ve gotten DNA back,” Nanos said.
“They already have the genetic markers of those that we think had access to the home,” he said, including members of Guthrie’s family and household help.
“Now we have to go through and try to eliminate people,” Nanos said.
Several gloves have been found throughout an expanded search zone within a 10-mile radius of Guthrie’s home, the sheriff said. No gloves were found at her house.
An aerial view shows the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 7, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Investigators planned to return to Guthrie’s house as soon as Friday to take additional measurements from the front doorway, where the suspect lurked. They have estimated his height to be 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches, and now the hope is to determine the man’s weight.
“It is really about just taking that video and frame-by-frame and trying to get as much out as we can,” Nanos said.
FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo, Feb. 10, 2026 showing a potential subject in investigation of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, AZ.
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Other investigators are trying to trace the point of sale of the backpack sold at Walmart the suspect was seen carrying.
Walmart declined to comment on whether it is assisting the investigation.
A backpack sits in this handout image, part of new visuals the FBI released regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
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The individual detained earlier this week for questioning in Rio Rico, Arizona — who identified himself as Carlos — is not fully cleared even though he has been released and is under no law enforcement restrictions, the sheriff said.
“Nobody’s fully cleared,” Nanos said. “He talked with us, he was cooperative.”
Nanos said the sheriff’s department and FBI are working side-by-side to find Nancy Guthrie.
“We’re not giving up,” Nanos said. “If Nancy’s out there, we’re going to find her. We’re not giving up.”
-ABC News’ Aaron Katersky
