Police are desperately calling for the safe return of an 85-year-old man who was snatched from his home in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

A video has reportedly emerged among Sydney’s underworld showing an 85-year-old grandfather being tortured after he was kidnapped from his North Ryde home.

Chris Baghsarian was taken from his home by a gang of kidnappers in a suspected case of mistaken identity just before 5am on Friday.

Images obtained by 7News allegedly show the elderly man’s finger has been severed from his hand.

Images allegedly show Chris Baghsarian’s finger severed from his hand. Picture: 7News

Police and loved ones hold grave fears for Chris Baghsarian, 85. Picture: 7News
A disturbing video obtained by police allegedly shows Mr Baghsarian bound, gagged and bloodied, 9 News reported.

Other images allegedly showed the 85-year-old man in the foetal position with his hands tied and tracksuit pants around his ankles.

Police have urged a group of people who kidnapped Mr Baghsarian to safely return him to his family.

Police and loved ones hold grave fears for Mr Baghsarian and believe the kidnappers took the wrong person given he and his family had no criminal connections.

Footage played by Nine on Sunday showed two men, one in high-vis, get out of a dark 4WD and approach the man’s home.

Grainy CCTV footage shows the men pushing the 85-year-old towards the car before driving away.

Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped from outside his North Ryde home. Picture: NSW Police
A dark Toyota SUV, which was believed to have been used in the kidnapping, was later found burnt out nearby in North Turramurra.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, NSW Police Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said he believed Mr Baghsarian was “still alive” and urged the kidnappers for his safe return.

He saidthe kidnappers had the wrong personand were yet to release him.

Two men got out of the Toyota SUV. Picture: Supplied/Nine News

Before they approached his door. Picture: Supplied/Nine News
No ransom has been delivered by the hostage’s family, he confirmed.

Superintendent Marks said police had no idea where Mr Baghsarian was.

“They took Mr Baghsarian while he was at home, in his bedroom of his family home, and they took him and bundled him into a car and took him away to a location that we do not know,” he said.

“Police consider that Mr Baghsarian was not the intended target.”

Mr Baghsarian’s family were not involved in any criminal activity, Superintendent Marks said, and were distressed by the kidnapping.

“We know that these common offences usually involve those that are involved in organised crime networks,” he said.

“Their family are in distress. All they want is their father to be returned, their grandfather to be returned.”

Superintendent Marks said this incident was not common, and he was “a million per cent confident” the 85-year-old was the wrong target.

“His family are quite concerned,” he said.

“They’re quite surprised that this has happened, and what they want is a safe return of their father.”

The kidnappers set off the home’s sensor light. Picture: Supplied/Nine News
Mr Baghsarian also requires daily medication and police hold fears for his health.

“Being a hostage, we really fear for his safety and that we’re appealing for a very safe return and to get medical attention,” Superintendent Marks said.

“Being an 85-year-old man, we suspect that he may not be doing well.”

Superintendent Marks urged the kidnappers to release Mr Baghsarian.

Mr Baghsarian was pushed into a waiting car. Picture: Supplied/Nine News
NSW Premier Chris Minns on Monday said Mr Baghsarian’s family were “distraught”, urging the kidnappers to do the right thing and reunite him with his family.

He was placed in the car before it sped off. Picture: Supplied/Nine News
“Let police know where he’s currently located or alternatively drop Mr Baghsarian off at a shopping centre or an emergency department or even a nursing home. We urge them to do that as soon as possible.

“This is a distressing situation. We want to reunite Mr Baghsarian with his family and we’re asking whoever’s responsible to do it as an act of humanity today.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.