Woman kidnapped, assaulted in Henderson

Henderson police are investigating the kidnapping and assault of a woman woman Thursday morning.

The victim was getting out of her vehicle in the downtown area shortly before 6 a.m. when a person got into her vehicle, drove her to another location and assaulted her, police said. 

No other information was released.

Police are encouraging people to check their surroundings before exiting their vehicles and to always park in well-lit areas.

Anyone with information on the kidnapping and assault should call Henderson police at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925.