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Latest news: Kidnapping

New CCTV released over grandfather's alleged murder

New CCTV released over grandfather's alleged murder

Security footage showing hooded men walking near the site where a kidnapped Sydney grandfather was likely killed has been released.

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

An accused kidnapper and his alleged victim are both behind bars as the fallout from a tobacconist snatching extends to multiple courtrooms.

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

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Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

Outrage, grief after body found in grandad's kidnapping

Outrage, grief after body found in grandad's kidnapping

Police believe they have found the remains of an 85-year-old grandfather who was mistakenly kidnapped as they continue to hunt for those responsible.

Bush searched as fears grow for kidnapped grandfather

Bush searched as fears grow for kidnapped grandfather

The mistaken abduction of a grandfather for 10 days has baffled investigators as they scour dense bushland for clues to track him down.

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Car fires tied to grandfather's mistaken kidnapping

Car fires tied to grandfather's mistaken kidnapping

Car fires tied to grandfather's mistaken kidnapping

Car fires tied to grandfather's mistaken kidnapping

Police believe two suspicious car fires could be linked to the kidnapping of a grandfather, who investigators say was taken in a case of mistaken identity.

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Neighbours are in shock as police search for signs of a kidnapped 85-year-old at a semi-rural acreage allegedly used by his abductors.

'Nightmare': family grapples with grandfather's kidnap

'Nightmare': family grapples with grandfather's kidnap

'Nightmare': family grapples with grandfather's kidnap

'Nightmare': family grapples with grandfather's kidnap

The family of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who was mistakenly kidnapped in the dead of night, say they are living a nightmare.

Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping

Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping

Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping

Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping

Members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance but police say a backpack captured in CCTV vision might provide clues.

Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man

Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man

Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man

Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man

An 85-year-old grandfather taken captive several days ago needs urgent medical attention, police say as they issue a rare plea to his mistaken kidnappers.

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Police are urging kidnappers to release an 85-year-old man who was taken from his bedroom in a suspected case of mistaken identity.

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Guthrie search

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Guthrie search

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Guthrie search

FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Guthrie search

FBI agents are fanning out across an Arizona neighbourhood not far from Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the 84-year-old continues.

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Two men accused of kidnapping woman in extortion plot

A woman was kidnapped by two men in an extortion plot before a "significant" amount of drugs were discovered in a major operation, police say.

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.

Fifty students escape captivity in Nigeria

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

More than 300 Nigerian children abducted from school

More than 300 children were abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria, dozens more students than initial tallies suggested.

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Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

A mum and dad accused of detaining and attacking their daughter after she refused to marry a cousin have had criminal charges against them dropped in court.

‘Immature’ superyacht worker avoids jail for kidnapping

A superyacht worker who abducted his ex-girlfriend in an “extremely terrifying” ordeal has been handed a three-year intensive correction order.

Superyacht worker apologises for ex-girlfriend's kidnap

A superyacht worker who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and threatened her with a knife blade is fighting to avoid a prison term for his offending.

Gang's 'muscle for hire' charged with woman's murder

A man has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the shocking murder of a woman kidnapped from her suburban home in front of her traumatised children.

'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

Police believe they have identified all the suspects involved in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a trio after charging two people with murder.

Outback killer leaves victim's family without answers

Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, renewing fears his victim's body will never be found after crimes that shocked the world almost 25 years ago.

Chilling detail in superyacht worker's abduction of ex

A superyacht worker wore black latex gloves so he wouldn’t leave fingerprints when he abducted his former girlfriend after she broke up with him.

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