DNA was recovered from a number of gloves and different items of potential proof, and people DNA samples are actually being in comparison with samples taken from associates of Nancy Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos informed ABC Information Friday.
The sheriff stated he’s hopeful investigators are “getting nearer” to fixing the case.
FBI investigator surveil an space round Nancy Guthrie’s residence, February 11, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
Brandon Bell/Getty Photos
“We have gotten DNA again,” Nanos stated.
“They have already got the genetic markers of those who we expect had entry to the house,” he stated, together with members of Guthrie’s household and family assist.
“Now now we have to undergo and attempt to get rid of folks,” Nanos stated.
A number of gloves have been discovered all through an expanded search zone inside a 10-mile radius of Guthrie’s dwelling, the sheriff stated. No gloves have been discovered at her home.
An aerial view exhibits the house of Nancy Guthrie on February 7, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
Rebecca Noble/Getty Photos
Investigators deliberate to return to Guthrie’s home as quickly as Friday to take extra measurements from the entrance doorway, the place the suspect lurked. They’ve estimated his top to be 5 toes 9 to five toes 10 inches, and now the hope is to find out the person’s weight.
“It’s actually about simply taking that video and frame-by-frame and making an attempt to get as a lot out as we will,” Nanos stated.
FBI Director Kash Patel launched a surveillance photograph, Feb. 10, 2026 exhibiting a possible topic in investigation of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, AZ.
@FBIDirectorKash/X
Different investigators try to hint the purpose of sale of the backpack bought at Walmart the suspect was seen carrying.
Walmart declined to touch upon whether or not it’s helping the investigation.
A backpack sits on this handout picture, a part of new visuals the FBI launched relating to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
FBI through Reuters
The person detained earlier this week for questioning in Rio Rico, Arizona — who recognized himself as Carlos — shouldn’t be totally cleared despite the fact that he has been launched and is below no regulation enforcement restrictions, the sheriff stated.
“No one’s totally cleared,” Nanos stated. “He talked with us, he was cooperative.”
Nanos stated the sheriff’s division and FBI are working side-by-side to search out Nancy Guthrie.
“We’re not giving up,” Nanos stated. “If Nancy’s on the market, we’ll discover her. We’re not giving up.”
-ABC Information’ Aaron Katersky
