In a dramatic police operation, a 53-year-old man has been successfully rescued after being violently abducted from a tobacco store in Mount Pritchard, southwestern Sydney. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:15 AM on Tuesday, saw four masked men assault the victim before forcibly placing him into a Hyundai hatchback.
The breakthrough came Thursday morning when strike force detectives and tactical operations unit officers raided a property in Dural, located approximately 30 kilometers from the original crime scene. The rescue operation took place in the same vicinity where 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was allegedly held captive before his death in what authorities describe as a botched kidnapping scheme.
Police confirmed the rescued victim received immediate medical attention from NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to a local hospital in stable condition. During the operation, authorities arrested a 16-year-old male at the Dural property who is currently being held for questioning at Castle Hill police station. No formal charges have been filed at this time as the investigation continues to unfold.
The connection to the Baghsarian case has intensified the investigation, with police examining potential links between the two incidents. The recovery of this latest victim marks a significant development in what appears to be an emerging pattern of organized criminal activity in the region. Authorities have indicated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.