Police warn more suspects at large in alleged mistaken identity murder of Chris Baghsarian

Police have issued a warning after the latest arrests in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old grandfather.

A top cop investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian has warned suspects remain at large after making two more arrests in the case.

Mr Baghsarian was snatched from his home North Ryde home in Sydney’s northwest about 5am on February 13, sparking a frantic 11-day search.

It is alleged he was kidnapped and murdered in a case of mistaken identity and his remains were discovered near a Pitt Town golf course in Sydney’s northwest.

On Wednesday, NSW Police confirmed that two young men have been arrested in connection with his kidnapping and death.

But Superintendant Stuart Gordon, who is leading the investigation, revealed the new arrests may not be the last linked to the tragedy.

“These two males were arrested and charged with the kidnapping of Mr Baghsarian and with his murder. Like the other four, these remain behind bars, bailed refused,” he said.

Chris Baghsarian was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in a case of mistaken identity. Picture: Supplied
“We believe there are a number of other persons involved in various ways in the disappearance of Mr Baghsarian and the resulting murder.

“Our investigations will not stop until each and every one of them has been apprehended.”

Police allege Mr Baghsarian was being held captive in a safe house in Dural in Sydney’s northwest before his murder.

Detectives searched a home in Shalvey, in Sydney’s west, on Tuesday morning and arrested a 19-year-old man.

A short time later, a 21-year-old from Silverwater was arrested.

“These arrests were made after an extensive investigation that has been going on since Mr Baghsarian’s disappearance,” Superintendant Gordon said.

“This is obviously a terribly difficult time for any family and (Mr Baghsarian’s family) they have been incredibly strong throughout this.”

Two men have been arrested and charged. Picture: NSW Police

A 19-year-old was pulled from his home on Tuesday morning. Picture: NSW Police
Bothmen have been charged with murder and take/detain in company with intent to ransom occasioning actual bodily harm.

The 19-year-old was also charged with failing to comply with a digital evidence access order direction.

Footage of the dramatic arrest showed heavily armed officers storming into the property before pulling the teenager, dressed in a black T-shirt and shorts with no shoes, out of the house.

He was escorted out the front door with his head buried in his hands, with officers sitting him on the front lawn with his hands in cuffs before piling him into the back of a police van.

Four others have been arrested and charged in connection to the grandfather’s alleged murder. Picture: NSW Police

Police say more arrests are possible. Picture: NSW Police
Speaking to 2GB’s Ben Fordham on Wednesday morning, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the grandfather’s alleged kidnapping and murder was “completely unexpected”.

“This was a despicable crime and the senseless loss of Mr Baghsarian’s life,” he said.
Mr Lanyon said the two men arrested and charged on Tuesday were allegedly involved in the 85-year-old’s death.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said more arrests were possible. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short
He said more arrests were likely.

“We still believe there may be others involved and we’ll continue to investigate with the goal of putting them before the court,” he said.

Four others have been arrested and charged in connection with Mr Baghsarian’s alleged kidnapping and murder.

Moustafa Ohrok, 19, was charged with murder and take/detain in company with intent to ransom occasioning actual bodily harm.

Police said the man’s death was ‘senseless’. Picture: NSW Police

Deklin Jake Donnelly, 23, was also charged with murder, kidnapping in company with intent to ransom or occasion actual bodily harm, possession of an unauthorised firearm and ammo, acquiring illegal firearm parts, three counts of supplying prohibited drugs and one count of failing to hand over digital evidence.

Gerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 34, were both charged with murder and kidnapping with intent to ransom or occasion bodily harm.

All four remain before the courts.

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