Chris Baghsarian: Police arrest two men in relation to the wrongful kidnapping and death of Sydney grandfather
Police have executed search warrants in north-western Sydney and two people have been arrested in relation to the wrongful kidnapping and death of an 85-year-old grandfather.
Police have executed search warrants in north-western Sydney, and two people have been arrested by detectives in relation to the kidnapping and death of an innocent 85-year-old Sydney grandfather.
Chris Baghsarian was snatched from his home in north-western Sydney 11 days ago, when three men stormed his property and bundled him into a car.
Forensics teams were scrambled and it was confirmed that Mr Maghsarian’s body was found on Tuesday morning in parkland near a golf course.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“I speak for not only the police but the public in general, that we’re outraged at this happening and the recklessness of these people,” Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said.
At around 6.30am on Wednesday, police executed two search warrants, one in Kenthurst where they arrested a 29-year-old man, and another in Castle Hill, where a 24-year-old man was taken into custody.
They have been taken to Riverstone Police Station, where inquiries continue.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has confirmed the two men were arrested during a raid as part of the investigation into the elderly man’s death.
“I can confirm that two people are assisting detectives with their inquiries,” Mr Lanyon told 2GB’s Ben Fordham on Wednesday morning.
“This was a multi-faceted operation in the north west of Sydney and I want to thank members of the community for their support and information,” Mr Lanyon added.
“We were very confident we would find the perpetrators and investigators have been working very closely with the family.
“This was a senseless, callous crime against an innocent man. We told the people responsible many times that Mr Baghsarian was not the person they were interested in and pleaded for his release,” Mr Lanyon said.
When quizzed about the burnt-out car found soon after the incident, Mr Lanyon said it was crucial to the investigation and the breakthrough arrests.
“The evidence in that burnt out car formed a big part of the investigation, yes,” he added.
“Police were clear we wanted him back safe and sound. Mr Baghsarian was clearly the wrong person and we didn’t want the people that took him to treat him poorly.
“These offences will not be tolerated.”
