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<title>Peter Calabretta</title>
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I am 64 years old and interested in purchasing a used or unclaimed bicycle at a reasonable price.

Please provide me with information of location to view these unclaimed or for sale bicycles.

Thank you.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c625332</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:44:31 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Leonardo DaVinci</title>
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I got my racer back after 4 years just before they closed.  I had a blurry picture from facebook which was good enough to take my bike back (now with no wheels or pedals and a bent frame), but not without filling out and signing an affidavit... 

and swearing on the Bible!

Luckily I'm not religious, but what if I was Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim or (gasp) Athiest!?!?

The combo of church and state in this country smacks of cultural insensitivity as much as getting my stolen property back from the police force smacks of laughable irony.

But anyways, I got my bike back!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c298190</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:34:41 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Just thoughts</title>
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After visiting the 14 division warehouses of Igors bikes this week and reading that only 300 of 2700 have been claimed "stolen" by the public make us wonder a few things.

1. these bikes are actually belong to the bike shop owner perhaps thru "pawn" shop means.
or
2. they are not all from this city.

How does one come up with this theory? well let me tell you..

As i looked through the warehouse of bikes I spotted a beautiful all chrome nikishiki road bike frame in the unmarked section of the warehouse (they are all separated alphebetically) . I stopped and admired it and went on to not find any of my bikes.

When i returned home I googled "chrome nikishiki road bike" and saw a number of descriptions of this brand of bike but no chrome picture.

But what i did find is a ad from a fellow who had post a Craigslist Montreal ad re: losing a nikishiki chrome bike in Montreal and he had left his phone number , i rang him up to let him know his bike may be in toronto and to contact 14 division to see if that is he can send a picture of his bike and perhaps claim what is left of his bike.

Why couldn't there be a free exchange of "pawn" bikes between cities and provinces? 

I read on one of the newspapers that people would see vans in alleyways dropping off "stuff" at all hours and many of us has seen Igors pickup around town (off ossington and out front of his shop). but maybe these vans where from some place else? 

In the meantime the rest of the junkers and fab frames that have been recovered are now evidence for the pending case and could wind up back in Igors hands all sorted and labeled for Igor to hoard or sell once he had or has not been punished for the various charges pending.

Just thoughts and real observations]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c298115</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:36:52 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>magda</title>
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Roger,

Thanks. I might actually head down there and see if they can do anything. I'm worried there might be so many people that can just "describe" a bike... 
Getting my bike stolen was one of the worst things ever. :(]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c297678</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:45:15 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>reunited</title>
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I got my Kona mtb (stolen 2 years ago) back yesterday! Only had a partial pic of it and no receipts, but they didn't ask to see it. They just need you to swear that it is yours and explain how you know that. Of course, serial numbers and receipts would help if you have them. Cheers to the police for making the effort. Can't believe people let so many of these operations go on. My bike trailer, toddler helmet, shoes, clothes, etc. were taken at the same time and the kids had to cab back home and learn about "bad guys". Anyone who buys stolen stuff should feel very guilty.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c297488</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c297488</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:27:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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<b>UPDATE:</b> The Bicycle Recovery Program will start on Friday, July 25, 2008 and end on Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Hours of operation:

&#8722; Friday, July 25, 2008: noon to 8 p.m.
&#8722; Saturday, July 26, 2008 and Sunday, July 27, 2008: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
&#8722; Monday, July 28, 2008 to Thursday, July 31, 2008: noon to 8 p.m.

The bicycles are available for viewing at 35 Strachan Avenue and 30 Ordnance Street. Those who attend to recover their bicycles should be prepared to offer proof of ownership, such as receipts or store registrations. Owner identification will be required. Photo ID is preferred.

Police officers will be present to register bicycles.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c297100</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:35:29 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Laz</title>
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I am really curious about the economics of Igors operation; he buys stolen bikes for whatever, strips them, sells a few for cheap; but basically keeps them. He has a huge inventory, but little turnover. So where does he get his money for everything ?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296613</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:47:31 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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That guy  was dealing crack too.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296523</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296523</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:58:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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You could always come down to the open house and plead your case. If it's convincing enough you may just get your beater back. Who'd go through all that trouble to rip off a 25-year-old bike?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296510</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:30:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>susan</title>
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I wonder if I should bother looking.  My bike was stolen off the front porch 2 weeks ago, but it's over 25 years old (originally my dad's), bought in the 80's - no receipt and unfortunately never took a photo with it.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296485</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:48:10 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Eva</title>
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One of my favourite bikes was stolen a few years ago. I only had it for 6 weeks, but i *do* have a picture of me with it, and a clear picture of the bike itself. I reported it, but don't have any proof of that (it was by phone). I might give it a try if I have time to go next week..]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296377</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:35:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Mego!</title>
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I'm really glad that the police are helping out the bike community. It's really needed, and I'm glad they took this huge step in the right direction. If we want to encourage sustainable transportation, we have to enforce property protection for bikes! 

I can't wait for them to draft more bike lanes!!! (hint hint...)]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296315</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:25:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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@magda: It's worth a shot if you've got a detailed description of it, including any particular marks or accessories on it that help prove it was yours. Perhaps if you go back to the store where it was purchased they can dig up a receipt for you.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296299</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:57:55 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>magda</title>
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I had my ccm bike stolen last year on Richmond. I don't have the receipt for it, or any photos of me on it. I can describe it but that's it. I never even filed a claim for it. I figured I'd never get it back and now I wonder if it's there and I won't be able to do anything about it.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296297</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:48:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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I'm surprised that Igor's swanky house in Yorkville hasn't been robbed yet. :)]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296289</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:18:36 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ben</title>
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I heard that Igor lives in a swanky house in Yorkville, and that there are a bunch of bikes stored there too.  His bike theft enterprise amounts to racketeering IMHO.  

It was a bit disturbing to read the previous Igor thread wherein people rationalized patronizing his shop.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296269</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:14:51 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>soren</title>
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It is disgusting that Toronto police let this pussbag fester until they couldn't  look away any longer. 

That so many bikes were recovered is not a victory, but a sign that Toronto's police force doesn't consider bike theft a crime. Shame on Toronto police.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296264</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:59:37 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan L.</title>
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These 1500 stolen bikes are all attributed to one guy and were discovered as a result of a very simple and cheap investigation.

It's sad that the police refused to do anything about this suspected bike thief even though they knew about his actions for YEARS.  How many bikes have been resold, stripped apart or destroyed in the time it took for the police to get off their butts and do something?  It's a real shame that it takes a news article to get the police to take action.

But hey, on the bright side, now that the police have gotten a taste for how easy it is to investigate bike thefts that they'll do it more often.  1500 bikes from a relatively simple investigation?  They'd be stupid not to keep it up.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296245</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296245</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:46:04 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Steve</title>
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This is pretty cool, nice to see people GET their bikes back for a change. 
My take, people who steal someone's wheels should get the same treatment as horse thieves back in the day. Taking someone's wheels is just the lowest of lows.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296244</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:27:53 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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I think that some of the bikes that were in storage may have been there for several years too. Do you think this might give you a glimmer of hope if your bike was stolen several years ago?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/07/recovered_bikes_find_rightful_owners/#c296200</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:32:12 PDT</pubDate>
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