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Sydney Kidnapping: Police Appeal for Return of Man, 85, Snatched by Mistake

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was dragged from his North Ryde bedroom about 5am on Friday by three intruders and bundled into a dark-coloured Toyota SUV.
Police say the abduction appears to be a case of mistaken identity, as investigators believe the kidnappers targeted someone linked to the Alameddine organised crime network.
CCTV and circulating video show two men approaching the property and footage later emerged of Baghsarian restrained and injured; Baghsarian's family is distraught and police urge contact with Crime Stoppers.
Det Supt Marks appealed, 'This is a very strange appeal, but we appeal to those that are responsible to release Mr Baghsarian somewhere safe,' as state detectives were briefed and the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad will provide an update soon.
With no ransom demand made, footage reportedly circulated to a Sydney underworld figure overseas, prompting police to appeal directly to the kidnappers for the man's safe return.

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