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Updated: 6:03 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004 | Posted: 12:13 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004

Woman Attacked In Lake Union Apartment

Victim Raped, Held Captive



SEATTLE —

A man who climbed through an open window raped a woman sleeping inside a Lake Union apartment and held her captive before fleeing early Tuesday, police said.

Video: Police Investigate Lake Union Attack

Police said the woman awoke to find the man on top of her in bed. She hit him in the head with a lamp, but she couldn't escape.

The man raped her and then tied her up and stayed in the apartment for two hours, police said.

After he left, the victim untied herself and called 911.

Police said the man stole the victim's silver 1997 Honda Civic with Washington license plate 815 LUN. He may be driving a 1993 to 1997 Ford Probe.

The victim could not give authorities a good description of the man.

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