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Staged Collision Robbery on Beetham Highway Sparks Police Warning
By Aurax Radio | July 1, 2026 | 2 min read
A violent robbery on a major roadway in Trinidad has raised renewed concerns about staged traffic collisions used to target motorists. Police say the incident reflects an emerging pattern in which criminals deliberately create minor crashes to lure victims into stopping in unsafe areas.
Police are warning motorists about staged collision robberies occurring on major highways.
Three residents of Chaguanas were attacked and robbed after what investigators believe was a deliberately staged collision along the Beetham Highway. The group was travelling east in a white Ford Ranger shortly after 10:20 p.m. on June 26, 2026, when their vehicle was struck from behind. Moments later, a gold Nissan Almera pulled alongside and its driver instructed them to pull off the roadway near the Hell Yard area, where they stopped believing the incident was a routine traffic accident.
Once the victims exited the vehicle, police said several men emerged and surrounded them before launching an assault. Two of the occupants were beaten, and valuables including cash, jewelry, and a mobile phone were taken before the group was ordered back into their vehicle and told to leave. The victims are from Chaguanas.
Authorities, including the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, have warned motorists that some criminals are using staged or minor collisions as a tactic to force drivers to stop in isolated areas. Officers are advising the public to continue driving to well-lit, populated locations or a police station if they suspect foul play, while attempting to record identifying details of the other vehicle only if it can be done safely.
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