• An 85-year-old man, Chris Baghsarian, was kidnapped in a mistaken identity case in Sydney.
• Police confirmed Baghsarian is not involved in any criminal activity; the kidnappers targeted someone else.
• Videos showing Baghsarian with injuries are circulating in the criminal underworld.
• Authorities stress the urgency of his return due to his medical needs.
• The incident reflects a troubling trend of mistaken identity cases linked to organized crime in Sydney.

Sydney police have launched an urgent appeal for the return of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was kidnapped from his home in North Ryde by three intruders in a case of mistaken identity. The attackers intended to target an individual associated with the Alameddine crime network, according to police reports. "I'm a million percent confident they have the wrong person," stated Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander Andrew Marks, highlighting that Baghsarian is completely innocent and not involved in criminal activities, as noted by Channel News Asia, BBC, and CBS News.

Baghsarian, who lives alone, was taken from his residence while wearing grey pajamas and a red and blue flannelette shirt. Video footage collected from the scene shows two hooded figures forcing a struggling individual into a dark-colored SUV. "The family are in distress. All they want is their father to be returned," said Marks, who added that the kidnappers have not made any ransom demands, which is unusual for such cases, according to BBC and CBS News.

Notably, images and videos displaying Baghsarian with serious injuries have circulated within Sydney's criminal underworld, raising significant concern for his safety and health. Marks emphasized the urgency of locating Baghsarian quickly, as he requires daily medical assistance. The presence of these distressing images "is not ideal," Marks remarked, illustrating the gravity of the situation, as conveyed by Channel News Asia and CBS News.

The case marks a troubling trend of mistaken identity kidnappings linked to organized crime in Sydney. Last year, a similar incident resulted in a murder due to a case of mistaken identity. The police have urged anyone with information about Baghsarian’s abduction or his whereabouts to come forward, emphasizing that the public should not fear for the safety of their elderly family members, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.