Nancy Michaud's husband found her missing when he returned home from work at about 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Montreal Gazette reported. Constable Claude Ross of the Surete du Quebec said investigators found evidence that a man broke into the house in Riviere Ouelle and dragged Michaud to his car.

Michaud, a mother of two, is an assistant to Claude Bechard, the minister of natural resources.

Money was withdrawn from accounts belonging to Michaud and her husband at a nearby ATM machine.

Police released a photograph Saturday of a man believed to be the kidnapper. His face is not visible, but police said he was about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slim build.