{"id":22156,"date":"2026-02-16T00:23:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=22156"},"modified":"2026-02-16T00:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:23:40","slug":"cctv-shows-men-in-suv-kidnapping-chris-baghsarian-85-who-police-say-was-taken-by-mistake-crime-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=22156","title":{"rendered":"CCTV shows men in SUV kidnapping Chris Baghsarian, 85, who police say was taken by mistake | Crime – Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CCTV footage has provided police with clues in their search for an 85-year-old Sydney<\/a> man who investigators say was abducted by mistake in a botched underworld kidnapping.<\/p>\n

Chris Baghsarian was alone in his North Ryde home when he was taken and bundled into a dark-coloured SUV on Friday morning.<\/p>\n

Police hold grave concerns for the grandfather, who needs daily medication, after they were called to the home by neighbours who heard a commotion about 5am.<\/p>\n

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When they arrived at the home, police found signs of forced entry.<\/p>\n

Det Acting Supt Andrew Marks said Baghsarian had been in his bedroom when three men broke in.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice consider that Mr Baghsarian was not the intended target \u2026 you have the wrong person,\u201d Marks said. Further details were due to be released at midday on Monday.<\/p>\n

New vision, published by Nine News, shows a dark Toyota pulling into Northcott Street in North Ryde before Baghsarian was taken. A man in high-visibility clothing is seen emerging from the car, followed by an accomplice.<\/p>\n

Moments later, they are seen pushing the elderly man across the landing as the car moves closer.<\/p>\n

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Police said a burnt-out vehicle matching the description of the SUV involved had been found nearby.<\/p>\n

They would not confirm a Daily Telegraph report that a video had emerged showing Baghsarian tied up.<\/p>\n

Baghsarian\u2019s family, who were not involved in any criminal activity, were concerned and shocked by his kidnapping, Marks said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re quite surprised that this has happened, and what they want is the safe return of their father,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease release Mr Baghsarian. Take him to a hospital. Take him to somewhere that\u2019s safe and we\u2019ll do the rest.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is believed Baghsarian is a widower who has lived alone for almost four years.<\/p>\n