The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an email warning cyclists that traps are being set using fishing line across roadways to dismount cyclists with the intention of robbing them.

While no robberies have been reported, the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that on Friday 14th March a car became entangled in fishing line on Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke and on the evening of Sunday 16th March an off-duty police officer became entangled in fishing line while riding his motorcycle at Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick causing him to fall off.

It is unclear if the presence of fishing line in the roadways is intentional or as a consequence of increased kite flying activity but the Bermuda Police Service urges increased vigilance by motorists and pedestrians to report any hazards to road users whether it appears intentional or accidental.