Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie have recovered a black glove along a roadway approximately 1.5 miles from her Tucson-area home, according to reports. The item was found in desert brush near the Catalonia Foothills neighborhood where the 84-year-old was reported missing on February 1. Members of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team were seen collecting the glove during an expanded search of nearby roads and surrounding areas.
The glove reportedly resembles one worn by a masked individual captured in previously released doorbell camera images from Guthrie’s residence. In that footage, an unidentified person is seen approaching the home while wearing gloves, a face covering, and a backpack. Authorities have not publicly identified the individual or confirmed any direct link between the recovered glove and the person shown in the surveillance images.
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the glove is undergoing forensic testing but declined to comment on whether it represents a significant development in the case. Experts note that items such as gloves can potentially yield DNA, fingerprint, or fiber evidence, depending on their condition and handling. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have continued extensive searches of nearby neighborhoods, focusing on brush, outlying structures, and roadways.
The discovery comes shortly after authorities conducted a search in Rio Rico, Arizona, and detained an individual for questioning. That person was later released without charges. Officials have also acknowledged investigating alleged ransom communications connected to the case, though details remain limited. The search for Nancy Guthrie remains active, and authorities continue to urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.