Australia Australia - Chris Baghsarian, 85, Sydney, Kidnapped 13 February 2026

[Molly's Mom]

Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped on February 13, 2026. I forgot to put that in the title. If anyone knows how to edit it, I would be grateful.

Chris Baghsarian, 85, kidnapped in reported case of mistaken identity in Sydney

Grandfather, 85, Snatched from His Home in Case of Suspected Mistaken Identity: ‘Screaming Just Kept on Going'

 

[tesni]

Omg, the poor guy, that is awful.

 

[tesni]

Horror as 85-year-old man is feared to have been mistakenly KIDNAPPED

An 85-year-old man is feared to have been accidentally kidnapped from his home.

www.dailymail.co.uk

"His family, who were not involved in any criminal activity, were concerned and shocked by his kidnapping, Det Supt Marks said.

'They're quite surprised that this has happened and what they want is the safe return of their father,' he said.

'Please release Mr Baghsarian. Take him to a hospital. Take him to somewhere that's safe, and we'll do the rest.'

Quite surprised? Seems a strange way of wording it. Hope poor Chris is okay

 

[Molly's Mom]

I just can't imagine how terrified he is. The People article says he lost his wife 4 years ago.

 

[dotr]

Cannot help but wonder if the abduction of NG in the US inspired this one? speculation, imo.

Elderly man kidnapped by gang in case of mistaken identity

‘You tell us where he is, we’ll do the rest. You have the wrong person.’

7news.com.au

'Chris Baghsarian, 85, was dragged from his bed at 5am on Friday. Credit: 7NEWS
Detectives don’t know who the actual target was.
Baghsarian’s family is distraught as police launch a major investigation into the missing man.
“He keeps himself, you know, he lives on his own. Doesn’t make any trouble. He’s quite friendly, especially with my niece and nephew,” Cho said.'

The getaway car was found torched in a nearby suburb. Credit: 7NEWS

 

[dotr]

Feb 14, 2026 Sydney & New South Wales news | 7NEWS Australia
An elderly man has been kidnapped from his home in North Ryde in an early morning gang raid, which police believe is a terrible mistake. They're convinced the suspects got the wrong man, and right now the 85-year-old is being held hostage for no reason.

Feb 14, 2026
New South Wales Police are seriously concerned for the welfare of an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped from his north-west Sydney home yesterday morning, who remains missing.Hannah Stuart is live from Eastwood Police Station.Detectives say the incident appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

 

[Molly's Mom]

He looks like Christopher Plummer. I want to hug him. Please find him soon!

 

[nhmemorymaker]

He looks like Christopher Plummer. I want to hug him. Please find him soon!

He certainly does look like Christopher Plummer....
But mistaken identity...?????????
WHO was the intended.....???????????????

Burning the car seems like a horrible sign of other bad things. soooo hope I am wrong.

 

[shiningonsmiles]

I'm shocked this case isn't getting more press here in Australia. Considering the Nancy Guthrie case has some parallels and is making headlines still here. I hope it wasn't a copycat although the potential link to organised crime makes it unlikely IMO

 

[DropBear]

I'm shocked this case isn't getting more press here in Australia. Considering the Nancy Guthrie case has some parallels and is making headlines still here. I hope it wasn't a copycat although the potential link to organised crime makes it unlikely IMO

I agree! I was really surprised it didn't feature much more highly on news reports. Maybe there is a reason but I can't think why. As you say, the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping seems to be more "important news" than a local kidnapping. Very strange, and very sad

 

[steff13]

He looks SO much like Christopher Plummer!
Weird that they think it's a case of mistaken identity, but they don't know who the actual target was.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

Elderly kidnapped man probably alive as 'distressing' hostage videos emerge​

 

[Detective Willy]

Who has the most to gain from his disappearance? Could someone be trying to fast track an inheritance? This is a strange case and the burnt out car immediately after the kidnapping is concerning.