TUCSON, Arizona – The investigation into the shocking disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, has reached a critical juncture as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed ongoing challenges in securing additional surveillance video and overcoming setbacks in DNA analysis.

Speaking from the scene, the sheriff confirmed that authorities are still anxiously awaiting more footage from Google, the company behind the Nest doorbell cameras installed at Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home. Initial video recovered from the front-door camera – even without an active subscription – showed a masked figure approaching the residence in the early hours of February 1, tampering with the device by covering it with leaves while armed and wearing gloves. This chilling clip, pulled from residual backend data after days of technical efforts, marked the case’s biggest public breakthrough so far.

However, the sheriff emphasized that other cameras around the property may hold vital clues. Engineers at Google are actively attempting to extract and recover any additional video fragments, despite initial indications that little might remain. “We’re waiting on Google,” Nanos stated plainly, highlighting the reliance on private tech giants for evidence in modern investigations. The absence of broader footage has frustrated efforts to track the suspect’s movements before or after the suspected abduction.

Compounding the hurdles is a significant DNA setback. Multiple gloves discovered roughly two miles from the home – one appearing to match those worn by the masked individual in the video – yielded an unknown male DNA profile. When submitted to CODIS, the FBI’s national database, it produced no matches. Additional DNA evidence collected directly from inside Guthrie’s residence is undergoing further analysis, including potential genetic genealogy techniques that have solved cold cases in the past. Investigators remain hopeful this could eventually link to relatives or distant connections, but the process is time-consuming and far from guaranteed.

The case, now well into its third week, involves hundreds of FBI agents, local deputies, and thousands of public tips. Authorities have cleared the entire Guthrie family, including Savannah and her siblings, of any involvement, describing them as cooperative victims. Concerns mount over Nancy’s age, heart condition, and daily medication needs, with no proof of life received despite reported ransom communications.

Sheriff Nanos expressed guarded optimism, defending the investigation’s pace and insisting there’s “no proof she’s not alive.” The focus remains on the masked suspect’s gun, backpack, and any overlooked digital trails. As teams canvass neighborhoods and review leads, the wait for Google’s potential breakthrough footage – and deeper DNA insights – could be the turning point in this high-profile mystery that has gripped the nation.