<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-police" rel="" target="_blank" title="Police"><span>Police</span></a><span> admit they fear for the wellbeing of an 85-year-old </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> man, as new footage shows the moment he was taken from his home.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Newly released vision shows a dark Toyota pulling into Northcott Street in North Ryde before Chris Baghsarian </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-north-ryde-85-year-old-man-chris-baghsarian-kidnapped-by-mistake/6149610e-4b4f-4cd5-8147-d6b5fddb4a96" rel="" target="" title="was kidnapped just before dawn on Friday morning."><span>was kidnapped just before dawn on Friday morning.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A man in high-vis clothing is seen walking out of the car followed by an accomplice.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-men-stabbed-in-sydney-police-hunt-gang/fbc2f0ed-58f6-479f-a77c-69fc5a9d33ff" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man dies after Sydney stabbing, after two other men rushed to hospital</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Moments later, they are seen pushing the elderly man across the landing as the car moves into position.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Witnesses recall Baghsarian screaming as he was put into the car, and glass smashing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-ebike-crash-sadlier-man-critical-condition-allegedly-fleeing-police/a21b3ea2-1165-4d27-bc86-cbdfd7f0f65a" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man critical after crashing e-bike while allegedly fleeing police</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/north-ryde-kidnapping-sydney-chris-baghsarian-police/3cb2fb83-2b2b-4eda-b451-4bcb90ef4480" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Investigators are trying to unravel why the grandfather was taken and still believe it was a case of mistaken identity.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Robbery and serious </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/crime" rel="" target="" title="crime"><span>crime</span></a><span> squad detectives are looking into whether the intended target was a known criminal who lives nearby and has potential links to the Alameddine crime network.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Those who have him do not have the right person," a police officer said in a press conference.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Baghsarian's neighbours say he is a widower who has lived alone for about four years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/camden-crash-emergency-services-called-to-twocar-crash-on-the-old-hume-highway-at-camden-bypass/72a82da6-fdee-4d22-99c9-fbdaef482bae" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man charged after two women killed in crash with allegedly stolen car</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="" title="Police"><span>Police</span></a><span> said they have seen a video made by the kidnappers that shows Baghsarian's face covered and his hands tied with duct tape.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We fear for the safety of the hostage and we think he may have been harmed," Detective acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Toyota used in the kidnapping was later found burned out in the nearby suburb of North Turramurra.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police urge anyone who has information or witnessed anything out of the ordinary to contact police immediately.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></strong></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><p><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></p></li><li><p><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a 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