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Stolen Bike Recovery Program - 3000+ Bikes on Display!
posted by Joe on Friday, July 25, 2008 - Permalink
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!
Friday, July 25: noon to 8 pm
Saturday, July 26: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, July 27: 10 am to 6 pm
Monday, July 28: noon to 8 pm
Tuesday, July 29: noon to 8 pm
Wednesday, July 30: noon to 8 pm
Thursday, July 31: noon to 8 pm
[photo from Eye Weekly]
Toronto Police may have your Stolen Bike!
posted by Joe on Monday, July 21, 2008 - Permalink
From the Toronto Police, who just busted Igor Kenk and his Stolen Bicycle Racket:
Stolen Recovered Bicycles
- from 927 Queen St W and other storage units...
- please pass along to your bicycle networks..
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
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Scott Mills
Toronto Crime Stoppers
Community Youth Officer
Legal Graffiti Art Coordinator
www.torontopolice.on.ca
www.222tips.com
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
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Scott Mills
Toronto Crime Stoppers
Community Youth Officer
Legal Graffiti Art Coordinator
www.torontopolice.on.ca
www.222tips.com
Toronto Police Bust a Bike Thief and Notorious BikeShop Owner
posted by Joe on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Permalink
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:
Igor Kenk, 49, owner of the Bicycle Clinic at Queen St. W. and Strachan Ave., was put in handcuffs just after 7 p.m. by Consts. James Rowe and Craig Meredith, who were watching the corner as part of a "bait-bike" sting.
Both Kenk and Jean Laveau are charged with one count of theft under $5,000, one count of attempted theft under $5,000, and one count of possession of property obtained by crime.
Coincidentally, officers Rowe and Meredith were part of a three-man team who yesterday planted a so-called bait bike at various high-theft locations downtown.
They had planted an unlocked bike at Queen St. W. and Strachan Ave. around 7 p.m. and were watching the corner when their attention was diverted away from the unlocked bait bike to the locked bike which was allegedly stolen.
[from the Toronto Sun]
Good timing after the recent news articles about the high levels of bike theft in Toronto.
Toronto Bike Theft in the News
posted by Joe on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - Permalink
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:
- CityNews: Bike Theft Rampant In The City, But There Are Ways You Can Protect Yours
"If we have an individual suspected of stealing a bicycle for example, we could take the model number, the registration number on the bicycle, run it through our database and find information that it was stolen on this date and at that time." -
CityNews: Almost 5,000 Bikes Reported Stolen This Year Alone In T.O.
"We do recover a lot of bicycles and the challenge for us becomes getting them back to the proper owners," said Toronto Police Const. Scott Mills. "And if it's not reported, we can't find it."
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Sun: Bike thefts 'really big problem'
According to Toronto Police, more than 50,000 bikes have been reported stolen in the city since 1997. Last year alone, 4,585 bicycles were reported stolen in Toronto.
July 13: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Permalink
| Olive Green Giant Bowery Single Speed (Queen and Sorauren) My girlfriend's Giant Bowery singlespeed was just stolen from our house in Parkdale, Toronto (Queen & Sorauren). olive green w/ black decals, silver track ends 46.5cm (small) anodized green Sweet Pete's headset top cap drop handlebars (upturned) matte black seatpost black cranks new microsuede gel saddle, with old gel slipcover 36H Alex rims black bartape If this bike was found ditched, it might still have a Krypto mini U-lock attached to it (orange). Thanks in advance.. and don't lock your bike to a wooden post :( |
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July 12: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Permalink
Blue 2007 Giant OCR1 (Mt. Pleasant & Bloor) 2007 Giant OCR1 Brushed Blue July 11 Between 1 and 4 PM 1 Mt Pleasant Road, Rogers Campus Toronto If you know whereabouts let me know!! reward available. |
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July 11: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Friday, July 11, 2008 - Permalink
| Gold Diamondback Bike (Bay and Bloor) North west corner of Bay and Bloor between 7:15 and 8:05 a.m. July 10 Gold Diamondback Bike - black metal fenders, front light, side mounted handlebar mirror (left), bike rack and saddlebags, center kickstand If found, please contact Rita (416) 480-1266 - Reward |
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July 8: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Permalink
| Grey Raleigh Legend (Harbourfront Centre) My Raleigh Legend was stolen from a post close to the Fire Station at the Harbourfront Centre between 9 pm and 11 pm on July 4, 2008. It was a small mountain bike, 18 speed, all light grey with light grey tires.
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July 6: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Sunday, July 06, 2008 - Permalink
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July 4: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Friday, July 04, 2008 - Permalink
| Blue Cyclemania Hybrid (Ade... Blue Cyclemania Hybrid (Adelaide & Church) (from craigslist) Reward will be giving if you return my bike. Punishment if found riding it on the rode downtown toronto. Stolen at Adelaide/Church.
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| Blue Miele Doral (College &... Blue Miele Doral (College & Spadina) (from craigslist) My road bike got stolen on Thursday night at College and Spadina. Even if I have already recovered stolen bikes in the past, I doubt I will recover this one. BUT I'M ALWAYS KEEPING AN OPENED EYE WHEN I RIDE IN THE STREETS!!!! The bike is a light blue Miele: Model "Doral" Good shape overall Size 54cm Flat handle bar Older "Shimano 105" components (Biopace Crank) No front derailleur "Mountain bike" type pedals (silver color) "Incredibell" bell "Tekro" brakes "Ambrosio" back wheel "Alexrim" front wheel Black "MEC" fenders Brand new Stem Black seat (with red plastic parts at the bake) I will go to the police station to declare it stolen and will give the frame serial number. FYI: if you stole this bike or if you bought it from the thief, just avoid riding it downtown Toronto, because I ride EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY and if I see you on it......no comment. |
| White Women's Raleigh (King... White Women's Raleigh (King & Portland) (from craigslist): My bike was stolen from a bike pole at 539 King Street West between the times of 3pm to 8pm. It is a white Raleigh with silver muscle handle bars, thin tires, a white back rack and a bright blue milk crate. If you or anyone you know has seen, knows information about the theft or purchased this bike, please call 416-899-3632. I am offering a $100 reward for the return of my bicycle.
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| Jamis Komodo MTB (Front &am... Jamis Komodo MTB (Front & Spadina) (from craigslist) My Jamis Komodo Mountain Bike was stolen last Saturday, June 21 from around the intersection of Front and Spadina. I am offering a no questions asked reward of $500 to anyone who either (a) returns the bike to me or (b) leaves a tip that leads to the return of the bike. Please help, this bike has tremendous sentimental value to me.
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| Black Surly (Front & Ch... Black Surly (Front & Church) (from craigslist) Serial # M5020458 $250 reward for the safe return.
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| Silver Cannondale Fixed Gea... Silver Cannondale Fixed Gear (University of Toronto) (from craigslist) My fixed gear bike was stolen from outside the University of Toronto Rec Centre, in broad daylight. It is a large Cannondale frame painted silver with a White Industries Hub. If you see anyone riding it please contact me or call the Police as they have been notifed. No distiniguishing marks other than you can tell underneath it was red. Call me at 416.606.0211 |
| White Myata (Bathurst &... White Myata (Bathurst & St. Clair) (from craigslist) My white Myata with straight handlebars was stolen at Bathurst south of St. Clair on June 16th/08. If you purchased it, I would be happy to refund your purchase price. It has been reported to the police and listed on their website. |
| Black Fuji Track Bike (Yong... Black Fuji Track Bike (Yonge & St. Clair) (from craigslist) My friend Brandon has just had his Fuji Track stolen from him while inside a restaurant getting takeout. It was locked to his friend's bike with a cable lock that was cut. The thief obviously is comfortable riding Fixed because he sped off immediately and was totally fine riding a bike that would probably throw most people for a loop. This happened at Yonge St Clair. The bike is covered in stickers and everything about it is very sentimental to him. Plus, he's just graduating high school and this is his way of getting around. Any help is appreciated. If you see someone riding this bike, knock them off it, confront them, or steal it back, please! Anyone who sees my bike in the photograph knows who I am and how much bikes mean to me. I can't even imagine having mine stolen. His bike is a Fuji Track, 54 or somewhere around there. Chrome Drop bars with endless grips by the stem. All other parts stock except for the amazing vintage seat that I hooked him up with. It's a pinkish red with a pattern like worms eating through wood or something comparable. The pictures should make it more obvious.
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July 1: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - Permalink
| Blue & Black Raleigh Chill (Yonge & Dundas) I got my bike stolen today, and I am devastated. It's been my solace from all the other bullshit that I've had to go through in the last few months. The make/model is a Raleigh Chill Dual Suspension - which I bought in Calgary 5 years ago. It is blue and black with no seat (because I have it). The date is June 30th, 2008. It was last seen at Yonge/Dundas square between the hours of 1 and 8pm. Please if anyone has seen my bike, could you contact me. It means more to me than just an object, it's my life and passion. Thank you. |
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Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Permalink
| Myata Racer (Bloor & Sherbourne) Myata Racer (Bloor & Sherbourne) (from craigslist) I got stolen my racer (it was a Myata with fenders, the frame taped around to cover the brand) around 11:00 AM from a place very close to Sherbourne and Bloor. I was hoping that a public place is busy enough so I can use a cable lock for an hour shopping. I was wrong. Learn form my mistake. U-lock and chain lock is what I'll use now on. |
| Blue BMX Menace Mongoose (Queen & Niagara) Blue BMX Menace Mongoose (Queen & Niagara) (from Craigslist) Have you seen this bike? It was stolen from my gate of our apartment at Queen/ Niagra June 20, 2008. Blue with 2 holes in the seat. I miss her please help.
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| Silver Trek 700 (Bloor & St. George) Silver Trek 700 (Bloor & St. George) w/ Photo (from Craigslist): There is a reward for any info leading to the safe return of my Trek 700. It has pink/black camouflage drop handlebars, racing handlebars as well and is silver. Pictures will be posted soon -- please keep an eye out! Stolen from Bloor/St. George area on Tuesday night.
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June 23: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Monday, June 23, 2008 - Permalink
| Grey Specialized Sirrus (Yonge & Bloor) My heart sank when I walked out of the library yesterday, to find that my bickle, who had taken me all over the world, was gone. I have never experienced such intense feelings of rage and powerlessness in my life. But that has subsided now and I just want my bike back, no questions asked. full sized SPECIALIZED SIRRUS 2003 road bike, 24 gears, SHIMANO GREY lightweight aluminum frame straight handle bars, with bull horn add ons. Rack in the back, broken casing on the right gear shift Taken from Toronto Reference Library, Yonge just north of Bloor Saturday, June 21, between 12:15-1:30pm Should have written the model number, dang! Bought it in Japan though, so has some Japanese text written on the stickers. ANY information is greatly appreciated! |
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June 21: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Permalink
| Black Fiori Road Bike (College & Shaw) My bike was stolen last night near College & Shaw across from the Revival Bar. I just bought it off Craigslist recently =( Description: Fiori Road bike, all black frame with white writing Fiori seat with small rip at the back White taped handlebars Shimano gears Small size - I'm 5'3 it just fit me so 5'3 and up Thanks |
| Thin Blue Line Mountain Bik... Thin Blue Line Mountain Bike (Jarvis & Carlton) (from craigslist) On June 16, my Thin Blue Line mountain bike was stolen at Jarvis and Carlton. It was a birthday gift from a friend and it meant a lot to me. I spent one amazing month riding it around Toronto before it was stolen from me (except for the front wheel, which I still have). My heart still breaks every time I think of the moment I saw that it had been stolen. I am moving out of province in a few days and am hoping that a miracle will happen. I am offering $50 for the return of my bike. Please contact me if you would like to make right the wrong that has been done. I would really appreciate it. I don't want to leave Toronto on such a bitter note. |
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Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Friday, June 20, 2008 - Permalink
| Black Scott FB60 Speedster ... Posted: 19 Jun 2008 01:33 PM CDT Black Scott FB60 Speedster (Harbord & Spadina) (from craigslist) Scott FB60 Speedster - Black, Grey, Gunmetal, 24 spd, 23c tires It was stolen between 5-7 on Thursday, May 30, 2008. In front of the University of Toronto Athletics Center, Harbord and Spadina. If you see this bike let me know, I just want it back, if you have a chance to buy it do so and I'll pay you back double. Any information leading to me either finding the person who stole it, bought it, or me actually getting it back will be rewarded handsomely. I do not want any cops involved, I simply want my bike. Please help. if you see it somewhere please contact me or buy it and i'll buy it back from you.
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Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing
posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Permalink
| Grey/Black Gary Fisher (Ryerson) (from craigslist) After class I discovered my bike had been stolen outside of Ryerson. This bike means a lot to me, it was purchased to replace the one I was on when a car ran a red light and HIT me. Please help Brutus return home! F-05 Napa Sil/Alum 16.5 (Grey/Black Gary Fisher with scrapes on the handle bar breaks.)
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| Black Fixed Gear (Yonge & Davisville) (from craigslist) Stolen Thursday, June 12 outside Bow and Arrow pub (Yonge & Davisville) between 4pm and 6pm. Locked to CoT bike ring with mini U-lock & long Kryptonite cable - everything gone, post undamaged. Old Italian frame recently powdercoated matte black - too sexy for its own good. Campagnola headset, Quando flip/flop rear hub, Time ATAC pedals, Shimano 105 crank + front brake + front hub. A beautiful Frankenstein. Serial number under bottom bracket MB 5574.
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