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A man dressed in high-visibility gear was captured on video exiting a vehicle, followed by an accomplice.
Shortly after, they were seen escorting an elderly man across a landing, as their car maneuvered into place.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing Baghsarian’s screams as he was forced into the vehicle, accompanied by the sound of shattering glass.
Detectives are currently working to determine the motive behind the abduction of the grandfather, with prevailing theories suggesting it may have been a case of mistaken identity.
“Those responsible have the wrong person,” stated a police officer during a press briefing.
Baghsarian’s neighbours say he is a widower who has lived alone for about four years.
“We fear for the safety of the hostage and we think he may have been harmed,” Detective acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said.
The Toyota used in the kidnapping was later found burned out in the nearby suburb of North Turramurra.
Police urge anyone who has information or witnessed anything out of the ordinary to contact police immediately.
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