Victim of suspected kidnapping found safe
UPDATE 6 P.M.
The FBI has confirmed that Azaria Sandifer has "been located, recovered and is safe at this time."
It has provided no further details at this time. It comes after authorities reported she had been kidnapped at gunpoint Thursday afternoon, with the FBI initially describing it as a "domestic kidnapping."
Dispatch audio reports suggest that 27-year-old Derrick Fasig has been taken into custody, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Original story
Minneapolis police and the FBI are searching for a woman they say was kidnapped at gunpoint, as well as the man they believe is responsible.
Azaria Sandifer.
FBI Minneapolis
The city's police department had reported a "domestic kidnapping" around 12:15 p.m. Thursday on the the 4200 block of Webber Parkway. FBI Minneapolis on Friday morning identified the kidnapping victim as Azaria Sandifer.
Sandifer, 30, is believed to have been kidnapped at gunpoint by 27-year-old Derrick Fasig, with whom she had a romantic relationship, authorities say.
Derrick Fasig.
FBI Minneapolis
The FBI believes Fasig is driving a gray 2005 Chevy Tahoe with plate HSZ-193, and was headed east into Wisconsin.
He has not been formally charged with any crime.
They're asking anyone who knows where Sandifer or Fasig might be to call 911 or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
The Minneapolis Police Department and FBI are both involved in the investigation.
