DNA discovered on glove close to Nancy Guthrie’s dwelling returned no matches in federal database: report | EUROtoday

DNA from a glove discovered close to the house of Nancy Guthrie didn’t match any profiles within the FBI’s nationwide DNA database, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department mentioned Tuesday.

Sheriff Chris Nanos shared the brand new info because the determined seek for the 84-year-old mom of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie entered its third week.

“The DNA that was submitted to CODIS was from the set of gloves found two miles away,” Nanos mentioned in an announcement. “It did not trigger a match in CODIS & did not match DNA found at the property. The DNA found at the property is being analyzed & further testing needs to be done as part of the investigation.”

The glove was one in every of a number of discovered close to Guthrie’s dwelling, most of which belonged to searchers who discarded them whereas working within the space, the FBI mentioned in a earlier assertion.

The glove was examined within the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) after investigators mentioned it appeared just like these worn by a masked man seen in doorbell digital camera footage outdoors Guthrie’s dwelling across the hours she disappeared between January 31 and February 1.

Sheriff Nanos mentioned they’re persevering with to pursue quite a few different leads within the investigation into Guthrie’s abduction.

He added they’re working to investigate DNA discovered on the Guthrie dwelling to find out if it belongs to the suspect or matches DNA discovered on the glove.

The particular person in a masks and gloves carrying a backpack who was seen on doorbell digital camera footage on the Guthrie dwelling earlier than her disappearance has nonetheless not been recognized.

On Monday, Nanos mentioned that each one members of Guthrie’s household, together with Savannah Guthrie, her siblings, and their spouses, have been cleared as attainable suspects, including that that they had been “nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”

”To recommend in any other case isn’t solely unsuitable, it’s merciless,” he mentioned. “The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple.”

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported lacking from her dwelling in Arizona on February 1.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have been making emotional pleas on social media, asking the supposed kidnapper to succeed in out and supply proof of life and additional directions for the way they’ll get their mom again.

Earlier on Monday, TMZ founder Harvey Levin introduced that his publication had acquired a fourth letter from a person claiming to have information of who kidnapped Guthrie. The particular person is reportedly refusing to disclose the knowledge till cost is made.

Levin, who mentioned he had been in touch with the FBI, posted a video telling the tipster to supply the knowledge to him, and that he would work with the FBI to safe cost. The TMZ founder believes that the person who despatched Monday’s letter is similar one who has despatched three earlier letters demanding cost for details about Guthrie’s whereabouts.

“A fourth letter from the identical one that says he is aware of the place Nancy Guthrie is, and he needs cash in return for the knowledge,” Levin mentioned. “Essentially, he wants the reward.”

The sheriff’s office is also reportedly working with Walmart after it discovered the brand of backpack the suspected kidnapper wore on the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared was sold exclusively at the retailer.

The backpack is a 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.” The “Ozark Trail” brand is a private, Walmart-owned outdoor brand that is only sold in its stores and on its website. However, it is possible the individual bought the pack from a private seller or from a second-hand sports retailer.

“This backpack is exclusive to Walmart and we are working with Walmart management to develop further leads,” Nanos mentioned.

The clothes the suspect was sporting the evening of the alleged abduction might also have been bought at Walmart, however investigators famous that the clothes is not solely provided by Walmart.

“This stays a risk solely,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned in an announcement on Monday.

The FBI is providing a $100,000 reward for info resulting in a decision of the case.