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Grandfather's Kidnapping Ends in Arrests, Body Discovery
25 Feb
Summary
- Two men in their 20s arrested over alleged kidnapping and murder.
- Victim, 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, found dead near golf club.
- Arrests made after an 11-day search following disappearance on February 13.
Dramatic footage captured the arrest of two men, both in their 20s, in Sydney's northwest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. These arrests are linked to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
Mr. Baghsarian’s body was discovered near the Lynwood Golf and Country Club in Pitt Town on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This discovery followed an 11-day search for the grandfather, who was allegedly taken from his North Ryde home on February 13, 2026.
NSW Police executed search warrants in Kenthurst and Castle Hill, arresting a 29-year-old man at the former and a 24-year-old man at the latter. Heavily armed officers were involved in the raids. The victim's family issued a statement thanking the police and requesting privacy during their grieving process.
