WILDWOOD, Fla. — Police in central Florida said a woman with ties to Palm Beach County was found safe after being attacked in her home and kidnapped late Thursday night by a man she was dating.
"In conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, Marivel Dunn has been safely located. She is currently safe with law enforcement. Mr. Savage has been located by an out of county law enforcement agency and they are working on apprehending him at this time," The Wildwood Police Department said in a post on Facebook Friday afternoon. "Due to this being an active law enforcement scene, no further details regarding their location will be provided at this time."
A statewide search was underway Friday morning to find Dunn.
The Wildwood Police Department in Sumter County — roughly one hour northwest of Orlando and three hours from West Palm Beach — said James Savage, 54, assaulted Dunn, 60, inside her home in the 6000 block of Hall Place just after 10 p.m. Thursday.
Police said Savage punched Dunn, pulled her by her hair, slammed her to the ground, then forcefully put her into his vehicle and took off in a 2018 black Mercedes-Benz S series with Florida license plate MNMBENZ. It was last seen heading north toward Marion County.
Police said Savage and Dunn were in a relationship and living together. Investigators said Savage and Dunn's cell phones had been turned off.
The couple has ties to the Lantana area of Palm Beach County, as well as Marion County and Sumter counties, a Wildwood Police Department crime analyst said.
