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80-Year-Old Kidnapped by Mistake in Sydney

Published February 16, 2026, 09:12
80-Year-Old Kidnapped by Mistake in Sydney

Police in Australia are facing a particularly strange situation: an 80-year-old man was kidnapped by mistake in Sydney. According to police, the kidnappers did not intend to kidnap this particular man, but the wrong person. The perpetrators are believed to have wanted to kidnap a person with connections to criminal organizations, but they made a mistake and kidnapped Chris Baksarian, who has no connection to the underworld. Police have appealed to the kidnappers to release the 80-year-old as soon as possible, as he needs daily medical care. The man was wearing gray pajamas and a red and green flannel shirt when he was kidnapped. Despite the family's concern, police are trying to reassure the public that there is no reason for other seniors to be worried.