July 7, 2026 — Police have launched an intensive manhunt for three suspects following a violent early-morning home invasion, severe assault, and abduction in Bon Accord, southwestern Tobago.
The harrowing incident unfolded on Sunday morning when three assailants breached a private residence, overpowering a 36-year-old male labourer. The victim was violently assaulted and beaten before being abducted by the perpetrators. He subsequently required emergency medical treatment and remains hospitalized at the Scarborough General Hospital recovering from traumatic injuries, while detectives from the Crown Point Police Station and specialized CID units piece together the timeline of the attack. Intensified Law Enforcement Pursuit and Community Concerns
The brutal assault in the residential hub of Bon Accord has prompted heightened police alerts across southwestern Tobago:
Hospitalization and Medical Intervention: Following the ordeal, the victim was transported to the Scarborough General Hospital with severe lacerations, blunt force trauma, and multiple contusions, where medical staff continue to monitor his condition.
Active Criminal Investigation: Detectives and crime scene investigators (CSI) are analyzing physical evidence gathered at the residence, canvassing area CCTV feeds along major thoroughfares, and recording witness statements to establish the motive behind the abduction and assault.
Heightened Southwestern Patrols: Officers from the Crown Point Police Station, in coordination with the TTPS Emergency Response Patrol (ERP) and Task Force, have expanded targeted patrols and snap road checkpoints across the Bon Accord, Crown Point, and Canaan commercial and residential districts.
Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious vehicular activity or individuals in the Bon Accord district early Sunday morning to immediately contact the Crown Point Police Station at 639-9877, dial 999, 555, Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS, or call Tobago 211.
