Detectives have released CCTV of four men and a vehicle and are appealing for information as part of ongoing investigations into a kidnap for ransom in Sydney’s north west last month.
About 10.30pm on Sunday 9 February 2020, police were called to a home on Brothers Road, Dundas Valley, following reports of a home invasion.
Investigations revealed a man, purporting to be delivering a pizza, attended the home, before three further men also entered and assaulted a 58-year-old man.
During the assault, the man was knocked unconscious before being carried outside the home and put into a vehicle, which fled the location.
Two days later (Tuesday 11 February 2020), police were notified after the 58-year-old man presented at Liverpool Hospital with several injuries, including face and leg fractures.
Detectives from the State Crime Commands Robbery and Serious Crime Squad are investigating the incident under Strike Force Kaeppel.
Investigators have been told a sum of money was paid for the man’s safe release.
As part of ongoing inquiries, strike force detectives have released CCTV vision of four men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
CCTV images of a stolen BMW X1 2018 model that was used during the incident have also been released. The vehicle was recovered at Beverly Hills on Monday 10 February 2020.
Investigators are appealing to the community for information to identify the men and anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the Dundas Valley area.
The first man is depicted as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, wearing a ‘Champion’ cap and jumper.
The other men are depicted as wearing track suit pants and jumpers.
Investigations under Strike Force Kaeppel are continuing.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Kaeppel detectives to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page:
Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our social media pages.
