12:47:05 PM
People who have had their bike stolen in a massive bike theft ring are getting another chance to get their ride back.
So far only 500 bikes of the 3,000 stolen have been claimed.
The remaining bikes will be on display again at 35 Strachan Avenue from August 21st to September 7th (excluding Labour Day). Police say people should be prepared to provide them with proof of ownership, such as receipts or pictures and identification.
Toronto Police Media Release:
Police have recovered a total of 2,865 bikes and returned 469 to their owners. The remaining 2,396 bikes will be available for viewing at 35 Strachan Avenue on the following dates and times:
Thursday, August 21, 2008 and Friday, August 22, 2008: noon to 8 p.m.,
Saturday, August 23, 2008 and Sunday, August 24, 2008: 10 a.m., to 6 p.m.,
Monday, August 25, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008: noon to 8 p.m.,
Saturday, August 30, 2008 and Sunday, August 31, 2008: 10 a.m., to 6 p.m.,
Monday, September 1, 2008: closed,
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 to Friday, September 5, 2008: noon to 8 p.m.,
Saturday September 6, 2008 and Sunday September 7, 2008: 10 a.m., to 6 p.m.
Those who attend to recover their bikes 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.
14 Division Superintendent Ruth White urged bike owners to register their bikes at the free TPS online bike registry. She said, “Take a few minutes to register your bike. It will make it much easier for us to return it to you.”
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