Child Abduction Case in Newark, DE, Now a Homicide Investigation

11 AM UPDATE: Authorities in New Castle County say following an investigation, they have determined that the information that was given to them by the girl's mother was false, and this incident is now being handled as a homicide investigation by Maryland State Police.

According to WCAU-TV,

While investigators say the incident is now a homicide investigation, they have not said if or where the young girl was found dead or a possible manner of death.

Our original report continues below. This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.

Authorities in Delaware have issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl who was abducted at gunpoint.

Nola Dinkins Kidnapped in Delaware

New Castle County police said the scene unfolded Tuesday evening around 7:15 in the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark, DE.

That's where it was reported that a mother's 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, was abducted at gunpoint by an unknown white male, approximately in his mid-40s, bald with peach fuzz.

Dinkins' mother told police that the incident happened shortly after she had pulled over the side of the road to talk to her daughter. That's when the man approached and held her at gunpoint, according to WCAU-TV.

Gender Road in Newark DE - Photo: Google Maps / Canva

He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and grey basketball shorts and he was armed with a handgun.

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Vehicle Description

Police say the suspect entered an older model black or dark-colored Ford or Chevrolet SUV, which appeared to have rust or dirt on the exterior. That vehicle was being driven by an unknown white female.

Authorities did not say which direction the vehicle may have fled, however, Gender Road is located near several major highways, including Interstate 95.