Chris Baghsarian

Chris Baghsarian

victim Australia

Chris Baghsarian is an elderly widower and grandfather from North Ryde, Sydney, who made headlines after being mistakenly kidnapped from his home by a trio of abductors. Concerned for his safety, police have emphasized that he was not the intended target of the kidnapping, and they are urgently appealing for his safe return due to his need for daily medication.

Born on Jan 01, 1938 (88 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
309,923
Power
15,597$
Sentiment
5.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 8 5.50 0.74% +20% 25,499,884 225,621 $1,380,000 12,210$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.10% +10% 67,886,011 75,050 $2,700,000 2,985$
United Arab Emirates 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 9,890,400 9,252 $430,000 402$
Totals 11 103,276,295 309,923 $4,510,000 15,597$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian, an elderly widower, was abducted from his home and later found dead in a suspected case of mistaken identity. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chris Baghsarian dies after being abducted from North Ryde home

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Chris Baghsarian was forcibly taken from his home in North Ryde just before dawn. 5

BBC: Human remains found in search for mistakenly kidnapped grandfather

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped from his North Ryde home by a group of masked men in what police say was a case of mistaken identity. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chris Baghsarian: intended kidnapping target revealed

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather, was kidnapped from his North Ryde home in a suspected case of mistaken identity. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chris Baghsarian kidnapping search continues in Glenorie as hopes fade for missing grandfather

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian, 85, has been held hostage since February 13, when up to three men abducted him from his North Ryde home. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chris Baghsarian kidnapping: Police search Dural property

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian, the 85-year-old kidnapped from his Sydney home, is deeply loved and a devoted family member. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Family wait for closure for kidnapped grandfather

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates: Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped by three individuals who mistakenly targeted him instead of their intended victim. 5

Al Ittihad: الشرطة توجه "طلبا غريبا جدا" إلى عصابة خطفت رجلا

Australia Australia: Chris Baghsarian, an elderly widower and grandfather, was abducted from the bedroom of his North Ryde property. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: CCTV reveals abduction of elderly man from North Ryde home

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Chris Baghsarian was alone in his North Ryde home when he was taken and bundled into a dark-coloured SUV. 5

The Guardian: CCTV shows men in SUV kidnapping Chris Baghsarian, 85, who police say was taken by mistake | Crime - Australia