The kidnapping of a woman at a Wilmington apartment complex appears to be related to a similar incident last week, according to investigators.
New Castle County Police said Monday that a woman was in the common area of the Arundel Apartments on Sunday around 7:45 p.m. when she was confronted by a man wearing a black mask and brandishing a handgun.
The man forced her into her apartment and physically and sexually assaulted her, according to investigators. Police say he then forced her into her car and made her drive to several ATMs and withdraw money.
The woman was able to escape and call 911.
Police believe the suspect is the same man who kidnapped and assaulted another woman at the Top of the Hill Apartments community in Wilmington on Feb. 13.
The two apartment complexes are located about 13 miles from one another.
The suspect is described as a thin, middle-aged white man standing 5-foot-8 and wearing a ski mask. Police also say he may be driving a dark-colored SUV.
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Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. If you have any information, please call New Castle County Police at 302-573-2800. You can also submit a tip on the New Castle County police website or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
