Police Seek Release of Chris Baghsarian After Mistaken Identity Kidnapping in Sydney

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and police are appealing for the safe release of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian after he was mistakenly kidnapped from his North Ryde home on February 13, 2026.Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Marks confirmed that investigators are 100% certain the perpetrators targeted the wrong person while looking for an individual involved in a western Sydney criminal network.The urgency for the return of Chris Baghsarian has increased following the circulation of underworld videos showing the injured pensioner tied up while he remains without his essential daily medication.