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Range Rover Seized as Prime Lead While DNA Tests Yield No CODIS Matches in Guthrie Kidnapping

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  • In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
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    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
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  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    Image: Newsweek
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
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    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February (Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
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    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February (Getty Images) Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    Image: Newsweek
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
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    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
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Disappearance and Initial Evidence Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on Jan 31, 2026; investigators found her blood on the front porch, confirming a violent incident [1][6]. The sheriff’s office logged over 32,000 calls by Feb 1, and the FBI received more than 21,000 tips, indicating intense public interest [1][7]. Family members, including daughter Savannah Guthrie, have been cleared as suspects, and officials stress that the case remains an active kidnapping investigation [2][4][6].

Surveillance Footage Identifies Masked Suspect Door‑bell cameras released on Feb 10 captured a man in a ski mask, gloves, a handgun holster, and a 25‑liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack, estimated at 5 ft 9‑10 in tall with an average build [1][3][5][6][7]. The suspect deliberately obscured the camera lens with his hand and shrubbery, a tactic not typical of cartel kidnappers [3][4]. Walmart is being consulted to trace sales of the exclusive backpack model, hoping purchase records will narrow the suspect pool [5][6].

Forensic DNA Findings and Genetic Genealogy Gloves recovered two miles from the home matched those seen on the suspect, but DNA analysis produced no hits in the FBI’s CODIS database, prompting investigators to turn to investigative genetic genealogy [1][3][4][5][6][7]. A gray Range Rover parked near the residence was seized on Feb 13 and is considered “lead number one” by former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, who expects DNA testing of the vehicle to provide critical clues [2][1]. The sheriff’s office is also employing a helicopter‑mounted signal sniffer and a handheld BlueFly scanner to locate Guthrie’s pacemaker signal, expanding the forensic toolkit [5][7].

Public Incentives, Ransom Notes, and International Outreach Rewards have been doubled to $100,000 by both a private benefactor and law‑enforcement agencies, aiming to convert the flood of tips—approaching 40,000—into actionable leads [3][6][5]. Multiple cryptocurrency ransom demands have surfaced; one was linked to a false‑threat suspect, while others remain under investigation [3][5]. The FBI has contacted Mexican authorities as a precaution, though no evidence yet shows Guthrie was taken across the border [4][5].

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Timeline

Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappears from her Tucson home after stepping onto her front porch; investigators later confirm her blood on the porch floor, indicating a violent incident[4].

Feb 1, 2026 – The Pima County Sheriff’s Office logs the first wave of public tips, receiving thousands of calls (over 28,000 by mid‑Feb) as the investigation goes active, and Savannah Guthrie urges anyone with information to call the tip line[7].

Feb 10, 2026 – Law‑enforcement releases grainy Nest doorbell footage showing a ski‑masked man covering the camera with his gloved hand, then shielding it with shrubbery; the suspect is estimated at 5 ft 9‑10 in with an average build and carries a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail backpack and an unusual waist‑holstered gun[2].

Feb 13, 2026 – Officers seize a gray Range Rover parked near Guthrie’s residence, tarp it, and transport it for forensic analysis, marking the vehicle as the “Number One” lead in the case[3].

Feb 17, 2026 – DNA extracted from a glove found two miles from the home yields no match in the FBI’s CODIS database of over 19 million profiles, prompting investigators to turn to investigative genetic genealogy[7].

Feb 18, 2026 – The FBI contacts Mexican authorities to explore cross‑border possibilities while deploying a helicopter‑mounted Bluetooth “signal sniffer” to locate Guthrie’s pacemaker signal; the agency also raises the federal reward to $100,000[6].

Feb 18, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie posts a video urging the abductor, saying, “It is never too late to do the right thing… we believe in the essential goodness of every human being”[1].

Feb 20, 2026 – New evidence emerges: multiple cryptocurrency ransom notes surface, a private donor adds a $100,000 reward, and former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer lists seven factors indicating the case is unlikely cartel‑linked, such as the lack of a ransom demand and the remote location[2][5].

Feb 21, 2026 – The investigation enters its third week; officials confirm the Range Rover will be searched for DNA, continue reviewing neighbor cameras, and keep a multiple‑person scenario open while the tip hotline records over 32,000 calls[4].

Feb 21, 2026 – Ex‑FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer reiterates that the seized Range Rover is the top investigative lead and that DNA from the glove and the vehicle will be compared using genealogy methods, while the sheriff’s office stresses that Guthrie’s family members remain cleared of suspicion[3].

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