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Grandfather Abducted by Mistake in Botched Kidnapping
16 Feb
Summary
- Elderly Sydney man kidnapped by mistake from his home.
- Police are concerned for his welfare due to daily medication needs.
- A burnt-out vehicle matching the abductors' SUV was found nearby.
An 85-year-old Sydney man, Chris Baghsarian, was the victim of a mistaken identity kidnapping from his North Ryde home on Friday. Police responded to a commotion reported by neighbors around 5 am, discovering signs of forced entry. Three individuals are believed to have broken into the home and abducted Mr. Baghsarian, bundling him into a dark-colored SUV.
Authorities suspect Mr. Baghsarian was not the intended target of the abduction, which is thought to involve underworld figures. Police are gravely concerned for the elderly man's well-being, as he requires daily medication. His family has expressed shock and pleaded for his safe return, urging his captors to release him to a safe location.
A vehicle matching the description of the SUV used in the kidnapping was later found burnt out in a nearby area. While police confirmed the discovery, they did not comment on reports of a video showing Mr. Baghsarian tied up. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities appealing for information that could lead to his safe recovery.
