Sydney police plead for safe return of 85-year-old who was kidnapped by mistake
Hunt for 85-year-old man who was kidnapped by mistake
- Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old man, was abducted from his home in North Ryde, Sydney, early on Friday morning by at least three individuals.
- Detectives believe Mr Baghsarian was taken in a case of mistaken identity, with the kidnappers intending to seize a different person but going to the wrong address.
- Police are gravely concerned for Mr Baghsarian's health as he requires daily medication, and no ransom demands have been made to his family.
- Distressing videos and images, reportedly showing Mr Baghsarian tied up and injured, have circulated within Sydney's underworld, which police have confirmed seeing.
- Authorities have urged the kidnappers to release Mr Baghsarian safely at a public location and are appealing to the public for any information regarding his whereabouts.
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