Police raid 'stronghold' linked to kidnap of Sydney grandfather
Share this @internewscast.com
Police have raided a property in north-west Sydney they believe is a “makeshift stronghold” that was used by the kidnappers of Chris Baghsarian, but the Sydney grandfather is still missing.
A week after the 85-year-old was taken in an apparent case of mistaken identity, NSW Police said they had “located a crime scene in Dural“.

On a recent evening, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a property on Wildthorn Avenue around 7 p.m., according to NSW Police. This development comes amidst the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping case involving Chris Baghsarian.

Chris Baghsarian. (NSW Police)

While police have yet to confirm the discovery of Baghsarian or any arrests made, they have assured the public that they will provide further details during a media briefing scheduled for 10 a.m. today. This briefing is expected to shed more light on the progress of the investigation.

The crime scene in Dural saw the presence of detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, underscoring the seriousness of the case. Their involvement is part of a broader effort to resolve the troubling incident that occurred earlier this year.

Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in North Ryde shortly after 5 a.m. on Friday, February 13. In a startling revelation, police have stated that Baghsarian was not the intended victim; he was mistakenly taken in a case of mistaken identity, adding a complex layer to the ongoing investigation.

Baghsarian was kidnapped from his home in North Ryde just after 5am on Friday, February 13.

“Early inquiries established that Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the kidnapping and had been taken in a case of mistaken identity,” police said.

Baghsarian’s family have pleaded for the elderly grandfather to be released by his captors and police have set up Strike Force Chobat.

“As police continue their intensive investigation to locate Mr Baghsarian and to identify and arrest those responsible for his kidnapping, they are appealing for further public assistance,” NSW Police said.

“Anyone who may have seen or heard anything relating to the kidnapping or witnessed any sort of suspicious activity in the Dural area since last Friday is urged to contact detectives.”

NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Motorcyclist Involved in Accident with 7-Year-Old Daughter on Board, Authorities Report

Dallas Coburn holds his daughter after his motorcycle crashed (KDKA/YouTube). A man…

Tragic Drunk Driving Incident on Golf Cart: Man Learns His Fate After Wife’s Fatal Fall

Background: The neighborhood where Christina Theodosiou died after falling from a golf…

Teen’s Killer Spared Additional Sentence Despite Prison Assault Incident

A judge recently expressed frustration over his limited ability to impose a…

Suspect in Labor Figure’s Murder Admits to Additional Assault Charge

A man facing charges in connection with the death of Labor figure…

Unattended Bag Sparks Travel Chaos: Major Airport Faces Security Scare and Delays

The discovery of an unattended bag forced parts of Perth Airport to…

Police Report Game Night Gathering Turns Fatal in Unexpected Tragedy

Background: News footage of the scene in Las Vegas, Nev., where Victor…

Silent Attack: Man Arrested for Machete Assault on Ex-Partner, Authorities Report

Background: The Green Bay, Wis., neighborhood where David Mairena-Garcia allegedly attacked his…

Attorney General Uthmeier Initiates Criminal Probe into OpenAI’s ChatGPT Operations

Photo courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General Announcement from the…

Father Charged After Disturbing Threat Against Infant Sparks Concern

Inset: Marcellaus N. Malone (Clermont County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Clermont County…

Teenager Arrested and Charged in Widower’s Kidnapping and Murder Case

The investigation into the tragic case of Chris Baghsarian’s alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping…

Brave Teen Intervenes to Protect Family: Mother and Daughter Stabbed in Shocking Incident, Police Report

Background: The Thunder Over Louisville show on April 18, 2026 (WLKY/YouTube). Inset…

Shocking Incident: Gainesville Man Arrested After Threatening Tree Service Worker with Firearm

In Gainesville, Florida, a troubling incident from 2024 has resurfaced with the…