The police search for kidnapped 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian has today returned to remote bushland north-west of Sydney.
Officers have been searching thick bushland at Glenorie, 44kms from the city centre, as hopes of finding him alive fade.
Baghsarian has been missing since February 13 when he was snatched from his home in North Ryde, in what detectives say was a case of mistaken identity.
A police helicopter was among units deployed in the search at Glenorie yesterday.
Officers returned this morning, and are expected to deploy the dog squad and helicopter in the coming hours as they attempt to track Baghsarian and his abductors.
Yesterday detectives said a 2022 model Toyota Corolla found burned out in Westmead last Tuesday night had been linked to a property in Dural, where they believe suspects in the case may have stayed in the aftermath of the kidnapping.
Police believe the car, bearing Victorian registration 1UZ2BU, was torched and dumped just before midnight last Tuesday.
Detectives believe that same car, which was allegedly stolen from Victoria before Baghsarian went missing, had travelled from the abandoned property at Dural.
Police raided the building, which they described as a "stronghold" for his abductors last Friday and seized evidence. It included disturbing images of Baghsarian and his alleged kidnappers.
His family have pleaded for the elderly grandfather, who depends on daily medication, to be released by his captors and police have set up Strike Force Chobat.
Senior police said last Friday hopes of finding Baghsarian alive were "fading".
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything relating to the kidnapping or witnessed any sort of suspicious activity in the Dural area to contact Crime Stoppers.
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <p>The guest list, meanwhile, was stacked with current and former Canadiens players, such as...</p><h3>Cole Caufield</h3><br/><img alt="Cole Caufield in a tuxedo." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b6787cdebebcb341281dd7d0d6834a4c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="8ebb8" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/cole-caufield-in-a-tuxedo.jpg?id=61330207&width=980"/><p>Suzuki's linemate and BFF Cole Caufield was fully supportive of his captain, even rocking a No. 14 Habs mug.</p><h3>Carey Price</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMnQHqQuzXH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Legendary Canadiens goalie Carey Price may have only shared the ice with Suzuki for a few seasons, but he and wife Angela secured an invite to the captain's nuptials. </p><h3>Geoff Molson</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMoOPf2KwRV/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Had to invite the boss...</p><p> Canadiens owner Geoff Molson was in attendance and was spotted drinking his favourite beer.</p><h3>Jeff Petry and Jake Allen</h3><br/><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1949558305594188099">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Canadiens winger Patrik Laine, who recently tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Jordan Leigh, appeared to be the life of the party, leading a dance circle with his tie wrapped around his head.</p><h3>Lane Hutson</h3><br/><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1949233486797123611">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Rookie sensation Lane Hutson and his girlfriend Kylie rocked an elegant ensemble at the event. However, many social media users were quick to point out that his tie was too short. </p><h3>Ivan Demidov</h3><br/><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1949316905946247611">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Russian rookie Ivan Demidov may only have a few NHL games under his belt, but he's already attended two team weddings, alongside his partner Katya.</p><h3>Phillip Danault</h3><br/><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1949513095744720952">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>The last time we saw Phil Danault in a Habs jersey was during the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. The Quebec native's wife Marie-Pierre took to Instagram to show off their wedding-day fits.</p><h3>Chris Wideman and Juraj Slafkovsky</h3><br/><img alt="Photo from Nick Suzuki's wedding" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="59ad180edb39f2ac405b55cc7066e9bf" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="52156" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/photo-from-nick-suzuki-s-wedding.jpg?id=61330181&width=980"/><p>Former Canadiens d-man Chris Wideman was spotted hanging out with a couple of the current roster's young guns, including Juraj Slafkovsky.</p><h3>Brendan Gallagher</h3><br/><img alt="Nick Suzuki's wedding." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="66df3d6afb0fa94aa18b3f19fb282a64" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="361cc" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/nick-suzuki-s-wedding.png?id=61330252&width=980"/><p>Habs veteran Brendan Gallagher was front and centre when it came time to lift Suzuki up over the dance floor. Hey, that's what alternate captains are for!</p><h3>Tyler Toffoli</h3><br/><img alt="Screenshot from Nick Suzuki's wedding" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f9ca8b1825a96d2ba1b1f9dbde9ef6ac" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="fcad4" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/screenshot-from-nick-suzuki-s-wedding.png?id=61330255&width=980"/><p>It's a little hard to make out, but that's ex-Habs forward Tyler Toffoli doing the Limbo.</p><p>Congratulations to both Nick and Caitlin!</p><p>And here's hoping the rest of the team can recover in time for training camp.</p>
