Australian police are urgently seeking the return of an 85-year-old man kidnapped in Sydney, Australia, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity. According to CBS News, Chris Baghsarian was taken from his home by three intruders early Friday morning. The kidnappers were reportedly targeting an individual connected to the Alameddine crime network.
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander Andrew Marks told journalists that Baghsarian is not involved in any criminal activity, stating, "I'm a million percent confident they have the wrong person." Marks emphasized that the kidnapping was not random, but rather a case of the wrong target being selected.
In a separate incident, the search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, according to ABC News. The FBI released photos and videos of a masked individual tampering with a security camera at her home. FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo on February 10, 2026, as part of the investigation. Savannah Guthrie, host of the "Today" show, is the daughter of the missing woman.
In other news, American gymnast Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, who plays in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, reported he was nearly robbed while in Milan, Italy, for the Winter Olympics, according to Fox News. Owens shared the incident on social media, though details of the attempted robbery were not provided.
Also at the Winter Olympics, figure skater Ilia Malinin, representing Team USA, reflected on the intense pressure faced by athletes. After finishing eighth in the men's singles competition, following two falls, Malinin posted on Instagram to raise awareness about the mental toll of elite competition, as reported by Fox News.
Meanwhile, advocates are raising concerns about the length of time children are being held in immigration custody. ABC News reported that a 1997 legal agreement generally limits the detention of minors to 20 days. Khelin Marcano recounted to ABC News her experience of being detained with her 1-year-old daughter at an immigration detention center, stating, "When they told us we were being detained, it felt like we already knew, all along."
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