Aberdeen , Maryland ( CNN ) -- The man who abducted the mother of Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. from her Maryland home restrained her and appeared to have used her credit cards , a law enforcement official said Wednesday . But officials in Aberdeen , Maryland , say they are still looking for motives in the case and have n't found evidence of ransom demands for Violet Ripken , the mother of one of baseball 's most celebrated players . Ripken , 74 , was safe and resting with relatives Wednesday after a nearly daylong ordeal , authorities said . Police in Aberdeen said a man with a gun showed up at her home between 7 and 8 a.m. Tuesday , then forced her into her vehicle and drove off . She was found about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday in the back seat of her vehicle near her home with her hands bound , but she was otherwise unharmed , police said . Michael Jackson 's mom found safe , family drama unfolds . Investigators are looking for a motive . Aberdeen police said that they have no knowledge of a ransom being demanded or paid , and that Cal Ripken apparently was n't contacted . `` At this time I can say we know of no ransom demand , '' Aberdeen Police Chief Henry Trabert told reporters . He also said police do n't know of any relationship between the suspect and the Ripken family . Trabert said Violet Ripken was understandably upset after the ordeal . The official said the suspect put sunglasses on the woman and they drove around all day and made stops for gas . The official said the suspect made no mention of Cal Ripken , an indication that he might not have known she is the mother of a famous former baseball player . The official was not aware of any attempt to ask anyone for a ransom , but said the suspect did take Mrs. Ripken 's credit cards and it appears he has used them at several places . Police believe the suspect drove the woman 's silver 1998 Lincoln Towncar throughout central Maryland but they are n't sure of precise locations and counties . Police are looking for a white male with a light , thin build in his late 30s to early 40s last seen wearing a light-colored shirt , glasses and `` camo pants . '' Police consider the man armed and dangerous . Rich Wolf , a spokesman for the FBI in Baltimore , said the FBI is helping local police investigate the case . The Ripken family released a statement expressing gratitude for Violet Ripkin 's safe return . `` This has been a very trying time for our family , but we are grateful and relieved that mom is back with us , safe and healthy , '' the statement said . Cal Ripken Jr. achieved stardom as a shortstop with the Baltimore Orioles and is a member of baseball 's Hall of Fame . He holds the Major League Baseball record for playing in the most consecutive games -- 2,632 from 1982 to 1998 . He made 19 straight All-Star appearances and won two Most Valuable Player awards , racking up 3,184 hits and 431 home runs . His father , Cal Ripken Sr. , was a manager , coach and scout who worked in the Orioles organization for 36 years . He died in 1999 . Ripken does n't stop after retiring . CNN 's Carol Cratty contributed to this report .
NEW : Police say Vi Ripken was found in the back seat of her car , hands bound . Police in Maryland , Maryland , say a gunman forced her into a car at her home Wednesday . She was found unharmed about 6:15 a.m. Tuesday , they say . The family of Lincoln expresses gratitude that his mother is safe .