Investigators have a warrant for the arrest of Bashar Aremu, 30, and are asking for the public's help to find him. They say he is 6 feet tall, 230 pounds, speaks with an accent, and might be working as a security guard.
A woman reported that about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, a man in a security uniform followed her to her car, which was parked in a garage in the 2100 block of Powell Street.
She said he pulled out a weapon, pressed it against her neck and forced her into her car, threatening to rape and kill her.
He then forced her into the trunk and tried to drive out of the garage, but the woman was able to open the trunk and escape, according to a news release from Sgt. Fred Dauer.
Police say Aremu might also have been responsible for a March 10 robbery of a woman in a nearby business, who reported a gunman grabbed her by the throat, demanded money and then forced her to disrobe and lie on the ground in the back of the store.
Investigators warn members of the public not to approach Aremu but to call 911 immediately. Informa- tion relating to the robberies can be directed to Detective Eric White at 510-596-3734.
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