Kenk to lose thousands of bikes as details of civil settlement reached
Igor Kenk will give up his used-bicycle shop, pickup trucks and his hoard of more than 2,200 old bikes in a settlement reached Friday in a civil suit brought against him by the province of Ontario.
Under the deal, Mr. Kenk will get to keep the proceeds of a provincially-supervised sale of the bike shop, which he has previously valued at $700,000, but only after he pays $50,000 to the Crown, $65,000 to Legal Aid Ontario for his ongoing criminal case, legal fees incurred to defend against the suit, and any outstanding taxes or bills related to the building. The bikes and pickup trucks will be sold off and the proceeds kept by the Crown.
The settlement brings an end to one of two parallel court proceedings, one civil and the other criminal, brought against the 50-year-old Mr. Kenk, whose arrest in the summer of 2008 and subsequent raids of his numerous rental garages filled with bicycles stunned Toronto's cycling community.
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Friday's settlement was reached before the court tested the government's case, which hinged on affidavits from Toronto police who led the criminal investigation. Court filings showed that officers relied on a confidential source for information about Mr. Kenk's alleged drugs-for-bikes enterprise. Court never heard testimony from the source, nor does the case file contain any written statements from the informant.
Jacob Stilman, lawyer for Mr. Kenk, said outside court that the government's forfeiture application “was going into uncharted legal waters in the sense of asserting that the building was an instrument of criminal activity.” He suggested “there would have been a lot of interesting legal and evidentiary issues” had the case gone to trial, but also serious implications for his client, who stood to lose virtually everything he owns.
“While it's fascinating from a lawyer's perspective,” Mr. Stilman said, “the stakes are very high for the person at the receiving end of the litigation.”
According to court filings, Mr. Kenk paid $85,000 for his shop in 1995 and is mortgage-free. Its value has since skyrocketed due to gentrification along trendy Queen Street West. The bicycles were recently appraised at just over $50,000, and the two Toyota pickup trucks at $14,000.
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Is a deal in the making?
Stolen-bike case close to ending in deal, court toldLawyers in the Igor Kenk stolen-bicycles saga are discussing a possible deal to resolve the massive criminal case and head off a trial for the 50-year-old bike repairman, a Toronto court heard yesterday.
Mr. Kenk, 50, was charged with more than 80 counts involving 2,865 used bicycles and a large quantity of illegal drugs seized in police raids in the summer of 2008, and has been awaiting trial in the Don Jail for almost a year since his bail was revoked last December.
Mr. Kenk appeared yesterday at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, where he was to make a bid to have bail restored. Instead, his lawyer, Lon Rose, told Mr. Justice John Hamilton that "a proposed resolution to most if not all" of Mr. Kenk's charges is in the works as a result of pre-trial talks with Crown officials and lower-court Justice Kathleen Caldwell.
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The sheer size of the case, which involved raids on 12 properties, about 100 police officers and more than 80 charges, created a mountain of evidence to be gathered, sorted, assessed and disclosed to Mr. Kenk's defence before any trial could proceed.
Court filings obtained by The Globe and Mail, including Mr. Rose's Nov. 12 notice of application for yesterday's bail review, suggest that disclosure has been slow and sporadic. Mr. Rose only recently received, for example, statements from 70 police officers who worked on the case. Dozens more pieces of evidence have also been slow to materialize.
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Regardless of any deal in the offing, Mr. Kenk still faces a lawsuit brought by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney-General to seize his bike shop, two pickup trucks and 2,292 bicycles as proceeds of crime. Even though Mr. Kenk has not been convicted criminally, the province can use the Civil Remedies Act to seize and sell off his property if it can prove that it was used for a criminal purpose or obtained by crime.
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| Blue & White Gary Fisher Big Sur (Yonge & Lawrence) 1999 Gary Fisher Big Sur Blue / White / Grey Stolen from apartment storage Yonge and Lawrence between August 16 and September 1, 2009. Photo of exact make, model, and paint: |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:18 PM PDT Re: STOLEN TREK 750: It was in the Cabbagetown area. Stolen on Sept 8 2009. |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:15 PM PDT My Trek 750 was stolen in my courtyard - out the front of my door! It is a men's mountain bike, silver with red and black detailing. It has a 17.5" frame, in good condition. The front tire won't match the back one - they stole the tire from a bike next to mine. The rear-brake lever is slightly bent from an accident I had a couple of years ago. if anyone sees a bike matching this description, please respond or call me at 416-856-0072. Thanks! |
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Black KHS Alite - Stolen - Lauder Ave My Black KHS bike was stolen from my BACK PORCH last nite - August 22, 2009, Lauder Ave (near Dufferin and St Clair) |
| Black Marin Hamilton Hybrid (High Park/Junction) New Black Marin Hamilton Hybrid stolen from backyard in High Park/Junction area at Humberside and Indian Rd. Customized: coaster brakes and one rim brake, internal hub gears, 3 speed. |
| Stolen: Blue Giant ATX 840 from John and Richmond Some jerk took my husband's bike tonight as we were at a movie with our kid. We were at the Scotiabank theater at John and Richmond. It's old, no seat, no pedals. Shouldn't be worth much to someone else but this bike has sentimental value and was used every day for commuting. If you have any info please contact. |
| Stolen: 2009 blue Devinci Milano hybrid * Make: DEVINCI * Model: MILANO * Colour: BLUE * General Description: This was a brand new bike - only my 4th time using it. It had a Kryptonite KryptoFlex lock attached to the frame with a bracket, a silver bell, a rear rack with a blue bungie cord and NO kickstand. * Date of Theft: FRIDAY, AUG 14TH BTW 8PM-10PM * Location of Theft: 127 PORTLAND ST. BTW RICHMOND & ADELAIDE Here is a link to a photo of this type of bike: http://www.boutiquevelozone.ca/articlesIMG/article_191.jpg I didn't even have enough time with it to get a kickstand put on or take a picture. The bike is registered with the police and has been reported stolen. |
| Stolen Specialized Bike (Queen and Bathurst) Stolen Specialized 2008 Globe Centrum Sport. Stolen on July 29th 2009 on Gore Vale Ave, across from Trinity Bellwoods (near Queen and Bathurst). If spotted, please respond asap! |
Originally posted in the Forum:
A year after Igor Kenk’s notorious West Queen West bicycle repair shop was raided, there is no sign of a trial for the alleged bike thief, suggesting difficulties faced by the Crown in a case with substantial amounts of evidence to process.
It’s been a year since The Bicycle Clinic was targeted in a police sting that uncovered 2,865 bikes in garages and warehouses throughout the city. The eccentric 49-year-old repair man, a former police officer from Slovenia, was hit with 58 charges relating to bike theft and 22 charges relating to drugs. About $70,000 worth of marijuana and cocaine was allegedly found in the rented Yorkville house Mr. Kenk shared with classical pianist Jeanie Chung, who also faces drug charges.
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| Black Norco Bushpilot (Islington & Lakeshore) Posted: 23 Jul 2009 09:15 AM PDT Someone ripped the lock off my garage on the night of July 13/14th and made away with my Norco Bushpilot. It's fairly distinct - large mudguards over the front and rear tires, Duke's Cycle sticker in the bottom corner on the down tube of the frame (queen of hearts), street tires rather than mountain. When stolen it also had a cable lock attached to the seatpost, and a bell fitted upside-down next to the shifter on the right side of the handlebar. See my actual bike first, product shot second in different colors.
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| Burgundy Raleigh (Church & Charles) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:15 PM PDT Hi, I recently had a bike stolen on Friday July 17 at Church and Charles Street. Description: Brand new 26 inch burgundy (dark red) raliegh matterhorn. 21 gear. The seat was black and grey. If there is any information on the weareabouts of this bike please contact me. |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:13 PM PDT Stolen from Toronto City Hall on Thursday July 10: Red Opus Fidelio bike. $$$ Reward for any information leading to its return.
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| Steel Blue Marin San Rafael (Bloor & Bathurst) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:12 PM PDT My bike was stolen from my backyard. It's a steel blue Marin San Rafael - top bar with a ton of paint rubbed off from locking it up. The gear shifter on the right handle is missing the top cover. If you see it, PLEASE contact me. I'm offering a reward for the return of my bike - no questions asked. |
| Red and Black Cannondale F8 (King & Niagara) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:11 PM PDT I had my one month old red and black Cannondale F8 bike stolen from me one week ago by King and Niagara, it was locked to the fence outside my house and some a$$hole cut trough the lock, willing to pay finders fee if someone is able to locate it for me.
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| Grey Marin Bear Valley MTB (Downtown) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:08 PM PDT My bike was stolen downtown on Thurs. If you come across a dark grey cromoly steel men's MARIN 20" mountain bike, model Bear Valley, with Manitou forks with dual water bottle holders, Panaracer tires, and bull horn handles, it is mine. 100$ reward if anyone does find it. thanks. |
| Black and Silver Carbon Fibre Kuota Kharma Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:07 PM PDT Black and Silver Carbon Fibre Kuota Kharma with Chorus Compact Campy Sirrocco Wheels Vittoria Tires Carbon fibre bottle cages. Stolen by black male 5' 8" wearing blue baggy jeans and carrying red binder. Can be identified by witness in house opposite. Willing to pay reward if found.
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| Grey Giant Prodigy Hybrid (Broadview & Danforth) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:03 PM PDT My lovely Giant Prodigy Hybred with Soft-Ride Suspension Stem, Cateye Computer, Black Burn Rack, Bag and lock was stolen yesterday morning from my garage. If you see this bicycle being offered for sale, could you please notify me. This is like losing a good friend. $100 reward. Many thanks, John
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| Teal McKinnley (Stephanie & John Streets) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:01 PM PDT 12 speed McKinnley, teal, Italian seat (embroidered lettering) stolen Stephanie St & John Street. |
| Beige K2B BMX (Dundas & Burnhamthorpe) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:00 PM PDT My girlfriends 90's K2B BMX was stolen last night at 11:00 pm on Dundas near Burnhamthrope right in front of the Hasty Market. The thick cable was cut in a matter of minutes. I know this is wishful thinking but if anyone sees it up for sale or around the area please let me know. Distinguishing features, front pegs removed, red valve cap on front tire, blue star on frame and is in average condition. This is being posted mostly as a cautionary, so before parking your bicycle in the Islington Village be forewarned, as I have heard many people who have had their bike stolen here while heading into the shops along that stretch. |
| Blue Panasonic Tourist (St. Clair West) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:56 PM PDT Sometime between 5pm Sunday (July 12) night and 7:30am Monday morning my beloved bike went missing... The bike looks like the one in the picture but not as shiny and has a big black basket on it. If it happens to catch anyone's eye who sees this ad it would be great if you could let me know. I know there's next to zero chance of ever seeing it again but figure it can't hurt to try.
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| Cream Opus Cervin (Yonge & St. Clair) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:54 PM PDT My Opus Cervin cream colored 19 inch bike was stolen on Monday July 13th at Yonge and St. Clair. Just putting it out there in case anyone has any information in the community. If you do, please e-mail lpounds@ryerson.ca Thanks a lot! |
| Red KHS CX200 Cyclocross (Yonge & Charles) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:51 PM PDT Stolen Monday July 13 KHS CX200 cyclocross bike - Red with white lettering - Shimano groupo - front red tire - rear black tire - carbon fork
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| Green Gary Fisher Wahoo (West Queen West) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 08:08 AM PDT Make: Gary Fisher The bastards broke my u-lock off with a board. Help! |
| 1970's white 10 speed le circuit where can i look for it. help. i loved that machine |
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My white BMW cruiser was stolen from my front porch this morning. It is a very distinctive bike with BMW insignias on the frame and on the handlebar joint. It had black pannier bags across the back wheel and a brand new LED light on the handlebars. It was stolen August 11 between 5AM and 10AM from my front porch in the Roncesvalles/Queensway area. There is a BIG reward for information leading to its safe return.
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| Orange Karakoram GT (East York) ALL RIGHT. ENOUGH ALLREADY. EVERYBUDDY RIGHT NOW take some pics of your ride... Personally I don't know all the manufacturers and styles etc... so as they say... a Pic is worth a 1,000 words. Please and thanks |
| Orange Karakoram GT (East York) So, some jackass broke into my garage last week, and after going through the whole shed, finally made off with my mountain bike. I've had that bike for a long time. I miss it. It's an orange Karakoram GT, with bullhorns, nice fat Kenda Flame tires and a sticker across the main bar that reads "One Less Car." Did I mention that I miss it? Email me if you see it in a window or a backyard somewhere. I'd like it back. |
| Brown Vintage Pacer Bike (Bloor & Dundas West) My vintage Pacer bike got stolen today... i parked it in front of the Bishop Marrocco High School at the South East corner of Bloor and Dundas West. It has a blue necklace around the handle, it's missing the front fender (the back one is silver), it has a bell on the left side and it has a rack in the back!! |
| Black Diamondback Odyssey (Harbourfront Centre) My 2-month old bike got stolen at the Harbourfront Centre this past Saturday. Cash reward if found. Bike details: Diamondback Odyssey - black frame w/ black rims - 26" mountain bike - Kryptonite steel cable lock (probably missing) but the lock holder should still be on the frame. This is the 2nd time my bike has been stolen. The City's not doing enough to curb the high rate of bike thefts. Tnx. |
| White Raleigh "Ambush" Mountain Bike (Yonge & Bloor) My old yet trusty Raleigh Ambust mtb was stolen from around Yonge/Bloor mid June. It has a white frame and orange fork, black handlebars and neck and had a black Kamco pack rack on the rear. Also had on it a mini cateye bell and rear triangular LED light. Have you seen it? Reward for anyone with information on it's whereabouts. It's not a high-end bike but it's MY bike! Call 647.299.7761 |
| Black Marin Larkspur (Bloor West Village) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 01:47 AM PDT Anyone purchasing a black Marin Larkspur with a 19" frame should note that one was stolen today in the Bloor West Village area. The bike is fully loaded, including Shimano PD-M324 clip pedals, New York lock (likely removed), battery light, bell, VDO cycle computer, air pump. There are minor scratches on the frame. Please respond to this post if you see the bike for sale or have any information about it. |
New Avenir Red Folding Bike (Bloor & Bathurst) I bought the bike at Bathurst Cycle at 2 pm this afternoon (Sun. July 5, 2009) and it was stolen locked up outside Sushi on Bloor (Bloor east of Bathurst) less than 30 minutes later. I am suspicious that it was an inside job done by the bike store. Sold me a crappy lock and then someone followed me. When I went back to Bathurst Cycle they were so unsympathetic it made me cry. I have reported it stolen to the police. Grey Gary Fischer 'Tarpon' (Bellwoods Ave.) Stolen off the front porch. Left it unlocked for 5ish minutes to run inside the house – came back and it was gone. Please let me know if you see it!! Thank you!! 26" cobalt blue Diamondback (Yonge & Dundas) Make: Diamondback It's brand new, just received as a birthday gift so there are not distinguishing marks at all. |
| Blue "Set Me Free" Hybrid (Bay & Wellesley) My bike was stolen from the bike racks in front of the Ministry building at the corner of Bay and Wellesley this Monday, June 22 between 1:30 and 4:30pm. My toddler got up this morning asking for his usual bike ride to "school". I am mad - as I am sure most people feel as victims of bike theft - but the audacity to take a bike with a toddler seat on the back! This was our transportation to daycare and work! The bike is a "Set Me Free", deep blue, men's hybrid (19), not even one month old. There is a limo co-pilot seat on the back and a silver wire basket on the front. I will pay to get it back. I just want the same bike, with toddler seat (nice to have the helmet and shoes back too!) returned. Please consider reselling this to me - or alerting me if you see it. I will agree to whatever discretion necessary to pay for its return. Email: sale-ky2xj-1237293496@craigslist.org |
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| Norco Kokanee - Orange (Bloor/Brunswick) Stolen from my backyard just north of Brunswick. The bike has horns on the handlebar (the right one is broken in half), slicks for tires, clipless pedals, front and rear fenders, back rack, a thin, hard Italian seat, and the part where the pedals attach to (always forget the name) is a bit loose, and can't be fixed. |
| joe on "Schwinn Cadence (High Park)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:34 AM PDT My bike was stolen tonight at around 6pm from outside my house. It looks like this (see below)
If anyone sees it / brings it back to me / helps me find it & recover it I'll pay $50. |
| joe on "Orange Peugot "Nature" MTB (Glenholme and St. Clair)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:32 AM PDT My bright orange Peugot bike was stolen from my front yard last night (St.Clair and Glenholme.) My lock was cut...and strangely another bike was left in its place. The bike has the name and address of my hometown bikeshop riveted to the frame (Macqueen's Bicycles, Charlottetown PEI) along with a serial number.
I don't see many orange Peugot bikes around Toronto, so if you see one let me know. |
| joe on "Phoenix MTB (Woodbine & Danforth)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:26 AM PDT Someone stole my bike last night from my backyard. It's a phoenix mountain bike womens bike. New road tires. I have reported it and hope that someone will let me know if you see it on craigslist for sale. I bought it from cyclepath about 3 years ago. It's not an expensive bike, but I use it regularily to get to work and back... please email me if you see it on here thanks so much Reply to: sale-exjav-1221723136@craigslist.org |
| joe on "Thin Blueline MTB (Keele & Lawrence)" Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:23 AM PDT My mountain bike was stolen a few days ago from my garage. The bike itself is a "THIN BLUELINE" moutain bike........black with blue graphics. The handle bar grips are red. Should you see this bike being sold on craigslist or happen to spot the bike please contact me asap. Reply to: sale-qgcwc-1222200490@craigslist.org |
| jradecki on "Rare 2000 Stumpjumper M2 (Baby blue and Orange) Stolen Saturday June 13"
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| joe on "Instructions for Listing your Stolen Bike" Go here to post about your Stolen Bike. In your post be sure and include important information like: * Make You should, of course, always report a stolen bicycle to police - even if your bicycle wasn't registered. If there are numerous thefts in an area the police can take action. |
| White Raleigh (Dundas St W & Palmerston Ave) * Make - Raleigh * Model - An old 10-speed frame, unsure of model, but the frame was large (i'm 6'4) * Colour - Painted matte white - frame has scratches from wear and tear along it * General Description (especially any unique characteristics) - As said above, its a large frame, and would have been difficult for anyone under 6 foot to ride. Its a fixed gear bike, and the toe clip had just fallen off the right pedal, so one pedal is bare, one has a plastic toeclip on it. The bars are regular drop bars, with no tape, and only one brake handle on the right side of the bars. * Date of Theft - Tuesday May 26th - 1:15PM * Location of Theft (intersection or specific address) - Dundas St W & Palmerston Ave Unfortunatly I don't have a picture of the bike on me right now, but I did see the guy, chased him for a while but it was to no avail. Description of theif: White male, mid 30's, probably around 6foot - 6'2", 180-190 lbs, knows how to ride a fixed gear pretty fast (evaded two cars chasing him down sidestreets), he wore a hat, a black jacket with reflective stripes and had bolt snips that fit in his bag. |
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| make: Nakaumra model: Profile Colour: Silver General Description: The bike is about 8 years old Date of theft: Between Friday night March 20, 2009 and Thursday April 2, 2009 Location of theft: Major intersection: (Allen Road and Lawrence ave. West) street: Meadowbrook rd. City: Toronto (North York) |
| Blue LE MANS Cruiser (Dunda... Blue LE MANS Cruiser (Dundas/Augusta) (from craigslist) My bike was stolen from inside my front gate at Dundas and Augusta last week. Silvery blue small ladies' cruiser. Dented silver basket. Bell on right handle. White hand grips. Silver fenders. Chain guard in same colour as bike, with "Le Mans" written in scrolly letters. Back-pedal brakes, one gear. Old black seat with small repair on left side. Also, it had a u-lock holder thing on the seat post which was held on with rusty screws and a lot of yellowy epoxy. I bought it from Mrs. Huzinga's on Roncesvalles last June. Only a little rust. I can offer a small reward. But I can't afford a new bike. Can anyone help? reply email |
| Vintage CCM Sunsport (Dunda... Vintage CCM Sunsport (Dundas/Dufferin) (from craigslist) My 1974 mint-condition CCM Sunsport was stolen from behind my apartment building at Dundas and Dufferin some time in the last few days. I am offering a reward to anyone who can help me get it back. If anyone knows of any shops that I should visit, that would also be a big help. I loved my bike and only had it for a year, The bike is a metallic rust color with all decals intact (including the one from Bloor Cycle). It says sunsport across the frame, has a black leather seat, a rack on the back, and white brake cables. Thanks so much for any information. reply to this email
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| Two Bikes Stolen (Jane and ... Two Bikes Stolen (Jane and Lawrence) (from craigslist) Our two bicycles were stolen from our garage yesterday afternoon. We figure whoever took them is going to sell them, they are pretty awesome bikes and we are missing them now that the weather is getting so great. The first bike is a Blue Haro, full suspension, with a very LOUD airhorn. The second bike is a Black and Silver/Grey Jamis, front suspension. I don't have a photo at the moment, but if you come across these bikes, please contact me, and there will be a generous reward for their return. reply to this email |
| Stolen: very unique hybrid ... Stolen: very unique hybrid (From another forum thread) My bike was locked up with two locks in a location I foolishly thought was low risk (security everywhere). I'm an idiot. Date of theft: Friday, March 27 Stolen from: Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto (Bayview Ave. south of Lawrence Ave.) Frame: - Dirt jumper frame by Fetish Cycles (Obsession model) but no decals - Carbon fork - mountain bike - Carbon seat post Colour: - Midnight blue, matte, very clean General Description: - 700c wheels on a dirt jumper frame, very sexy but low profile, sleek looking hybrid. Disc brakes. Flat handlebars, carbon fork (mountain) and seat post. |
The weather is getting warmer, so unfortunately, even with the huge Igor Kenk bust last year, we're going to see more bike stealing on the streets of Toronto.BikingToronto has dedicated an entire section of the Forum to Stolen Bikes - with one thread reserved exclusively for listing stolen bikes, in the hopes that visitors may recognize one on the street and help re-unite the bike with the owner.
Check out the Forum section here and the Stolen Bike Listing Thread here.
For some good news to end of this post, I'll leave you with the story of Darryl the Chopper Bike... a Stolen Bike story with a happy ending!
My bike is RIGHT here, back at home. Am never leaving it where I cant see it again!
How did I get my bike back?? As soon as my bike went missing I posted Craigslist and emailed EVERYONE, who posted it EVERYWHERE, (THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH) because who would be dumb enough to steal a zebra covered art chopper bike???
There are a lot more details Im leaving out, sleuthing, photos, asking all the neighbors, calling 14th div, for advice, but long story short, with the help of some good friends he's back.
I then got an anonymous email from my LOST AND FOUND posting on Craigslist, telling me vaguely where my bike was. Then I got another, with more information- that it was in a bar, and was used against a bar tab!!
Apparently the idiot who stole it took it for a joyride then to a bar and left it as collateral. He tried to rip off the fur and the stickers and couldn't, or maybe he realized it was too original, so he ditched it. Lucky for me!!!
When I called the bar this morning as soon as it opened the kind lady there knew right away what I was talking about. I raced down (I have never run so fast) to a sketchy bar on Bloor street and there he was. Darryl!!! I gave her flowers as a thank you and everyone told me how much they loved my bike and how they wondered who owned it. They were so kind.
Later when I thought about it, the reason they still had it and were trolling on Craigslist is that they probably thought that they could sell it, but seeing it all over the net (thank you all!), they probably realized that this bike was not only hot, it was HOTTT! I didn't even think to ask them about the thief.
Crying with joy, I inspected him quickly and rode Darryl home like a bat out of hell. His fur was torn a bit and they had tried to remove the stickers, but hes really no worse for wear.
THANK YOU EVERYBODY. Thank you stranger who emailed me, whatever your intentions. Thank you universe!!! Darryl's home.
Now we just have to find the bike thief and nail him!!
[from the Stolen Chopper Bike "Darryl" Recovered! post]
Blue Leader Bike (College and Spadina) (Stolen September 6, 2008) -Leader -Adventure -Blue with yellow lettering of the word "Leader" -A blue mountain bike with fenders. (If I remember correctly the wheel size was 26 inch.) -It has 15 speeds, with the word "Leader" and "Adventure" on the frame in yellow letters. It has a black bottle holder that is quite flimsy, and had a blue U of T "Skule" stick on the frame(though it can be easily removed). Also had a bell mounted on the right side of the handle bars. Stolen on September 6, 2008 around 7pm, one block east of College and Spadina (Toronto, Ontario) Would really love to get it back as it's my first bike and is quite sentimental. If anyone was in that area, has any information, or has found my bike, please contact me, thanks! Attached are 2 photos, one was taken long ago before I had fenders installed, the other has fenders that I had installed later on. |
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| Old Purple CCM Elite (College and Dufferin) My bike was stolen last friday night in the college/dufferin area. It's an older purple CCM Elite. The bike is in great condition for its age and it is of great sentimental value. If you have seen this bike please let me know as there is a reward for its return. Thanks. email contact (from craigslist) |
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| Red 2006 Schwinn (Queens Quay & York) 2006 Schwinn RD700 Roadbike Candy apple red frame Red bar tape Shimano Sora components Bike rack on back New tires Mitchell black tread with silver sidewalls Shimano clipless pedals I had the bike leaned up against a wall and was helping a friend load some stuff into his truck. The bike was not more than ten feet behind me. When I had my back turned, some scumbag must have siezed the "opportunity" and grabbed my baby. Just goes to show, you can't be too carefull. This guy must have been watching me, because he only had a few seconds to grab it while my back was turned - In broad daylight, within ten feet of the owner and another guy, both of whom would have whipped his ass if we caught him. I don't really expect to get it back, but now that Igor is gone, where do you go to look for your bike once it gets stolen? I'm thinking the queen st. pawn shops, anyone else have ideas? contact email (from craigslist) |
| Green Specialized Crossroads (Harbord & Clinton) This bike was stolen on Harbord Street on Saturday October 18th or Sunday October 19th. The bike was left unlocked and maybe someone thought it was available to take but it was not, I just forgot it there when unloading groceries. The bike is: • Specialized Crossroads • dark green colour • accessories: black bell, black wire basket in the front, two small lights (which might have been taken) If you have seen this bike anywhere or happen to have taken it by mistake, please contact me. I won't judge you or ask any questions. While this may be a long shot, I believe in the kindness of Torontonians. Thank you. contact email (from craigslist) |
| Blue Ladies Giant Cypress (York and Richmond) My ladies Giant Cypress was stolen from York and Richmond on Sunday afternoon. I loved that bike and will give a reward no questions asked for it's safe return. It is a 17 inch frame and had an air horn and blue MEC saddle bag on the back. The bike is blue with silver. contact email (from craigslist) |
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| Supercycle Hooligan MTB (Yonge & Adelaide) Lost my Supercycle Hooligan 21-speed Dual-suspension mountain bike to a dirty thief during Nuit Blanche Oct 4, 2008 around 4am @ Younge and Adelaide. The bike was chained to a railing; it is missing the seat (I still have it), the back brake cable is a bit loose, everything else was in great condition. I don't expect to ever see my bike again, but I sincerely hope the thief overdoses on crack purchased with my bike's money. |
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| Devinci Caribou Green Touring Bike (City Hall) My bike went missing near City Hall last night during Nuit Blanche October 4th, 2008. It was locked against a temporary fence. I'm hoping the city removed it and not thieves! I'm waiting for Toronto Police to call back to take my report. Devinci Caribou Green Touring bike 27 speed, back rack, fenders, toe clips, ABUS lock. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The Igor Kenk Saga (which made international headlines) seemed to somewhat alleviate the frustration of Toronto cyclists in having their bicycles stolen only to find them show up in Igor Kenk's store a few days later. However, now Toronto cyclists get the frustration of the delays of the legal system as Kenk's trial has been delayed for 6 weeks so his lawyer can look at over 4,000 new pages of evidence:
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It's been all over the Toronto news, but now the Igor Kenk Stolen Bicycle Saga is going international. The New York Times published a feature story titled "In a Cyclist-Friendly City, A Black Hole for Bikes" in their World section yesterday:
The story has since been picked up by the Houston Chronicle ('Most Hated Man in Toronto' Charged in Bike-Theft Caper) and the International Herald Tribune (Toronto's Mysterious Bicycle Theif). More news and links on the BikingToronto News page. [photo from Eye Weekly] Discuss this in the BikingToronto Community.
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The Toronto Police have just announced more viewing times for the close to 3000 bikes they found after they apprehended Igor Kenk paying a theif to steal a bike. The bicycles will be on display at 35 Strachan Ave. (between Lake Shore Blvd. and King St. W.) at these times:
Owners need proof of ownership, such as receipts or store registrations or pictures with their bicycles as well as photo ID. Supt. Ruth White, unit commander of 14 Division, urged bicycle owners to combat theft by registering their bicycles online. News Links:[photo from Eye Weekly] Discuss this in the BikingToronto Community.
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The stolen bicycle numbers from the Igor Kenk bust keep going up and up. The latest reports have the numbers exceeding 3000 bicycles, and Toronto Police have set them up in two locations so Torontonians can check them out and hopefully find their long lost two-wheeled friends: You can check to see if your ride was among the hundreds collected by cops at either 35 Strachan Ave., or at 30 Ordnance Street at the following times:Tons of news articles about this are linked on the News page, and there's a discussion thread over on the Community too! :) Good luck finding your bike! [photo from Eye Weekly] Discuss this in the BikingToronto Community.
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From the Toronto Police, who just busted Igor Kenk and his Stolen Bicycle Racket: Stolen Recovered Bicycles
More public viewing to be announced when all the recovered bikes are sorted out... Anyone with knowledge of more storage units of stolen bicycles associated to 'The Bicycle Clinic' operated by Igor Kenk... notify 14 division 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) , http://222tips.com or Text TIP312 and your message to CRIMES... http://youtube.com/watch?v=IR0XQrQ-npE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVlRB2aZ_-k http://youtube.com/watch?v=tit18nRnJaY http://youtube.com/watch?v=cchGSrwg_cQ Facebook Group has photos posted of the volume of bikes... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21195987216 -- Scott Mills Toronto Crime Stoppers Community Youth Officer Legal Graffiti Art Coordinator www.torontopolice.on.ca www.222tips.com Discuss this in the BikingToronto Community.
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 Good news from the streets this morning. Toronto Police set up a "bait bike" operation and two undercover officers watched Igor Kenk, the owner of the The Bicycle Clinic (notorious for selling stolen bikes) as he directed a thief with boltcutters to steal two bikes and then paid him:
Good timing after the recent news articles about the high levels of bike theft in Toronto. Discuss this in the BikingToronto Community.
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 Bike Theft in Toronto has been in the news recently, which most of the major news outlets picking up on the fact that a ton of bikes are stolen in Toronto... with theft numbers totalling about 50,000 over the past 10 years, and 5,000 reported stolen in 2007. Note that these numbers are reported thefts. A lot of people don't bother registering their bikes with the police and just shrug their shoulders and eventually get another cheap bike. A reminder that if your bike has been stolen recently, you can let a lot of other people know through the Stolen Bike Listing on the BikingToronto Community. Also be sure to report the theft to the police as well! News Links:
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