Sheriff: DNA found at Guthrie's property doesn't match her or anyone close to her

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Friday that DNA other than Nancy Guthrie’s and those in close contact to her has been collected from her property.

"Investigators are working to identify who it belongs to. We are not disclosing where that DNA was located," the department's written statement said, adding that "all collected evidence has been submitted for laboratory analysis."  

The statement also said that of several gloves found during the investigation into Guthrie's disappearance, the closest were about 2 miles from her home.

"Reports that a glove was found inside the residence or on the property are inaccurate," it said.

Without mentioning a Reuters report Thursday that cited an anonymous source in alleging friction between the FBI and Sheriff's Department on the investigation, particularly over which lab to use for DNA testing, the department emphasized: "The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI continue to work jointly on this case. Our strong partnership is critical, and we remain fully committed to this collaborative investigation.

"To ensure consistency and streamline testing, evidence requiring forensic analysis is being sent to the same out-of-state lab that has been utilized since the beginning of this case. This decision was discussed with and agreed upon by local FBI leadership."

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The statement from Sheriff Chris Nanos' office also said: "Investigators continue to follow up on all leads. The suspect description released by the FBI this week remains a key focus; however, investigators are not ruling out any individuals or possibilities. No suspect vehicles have been identified. We ask the public to continue submitting actionable tips. All submitted videos are being reviewed."

The department sent out an additional message to the Guthrie neighborhood, via the Neighbors App, Friday afternoon requesting any surveillance camera video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, "including any suspicious activity involving people or vehicles."

And — as media and onlookers continue to widely report and dissect everything they can see happening around the home — the department also reported that at the request of the Guthrie family, routine pool maintenance was conducted at the home Friday. 

Investigators believe Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home near North Campbell Avenue and East Skyline Drive in the early morning hours of Feb. 1.