Global InformationIgor Kenk information
Igor Kenk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 April 1959 Maribor, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Criminal status | released (early March 2010) |
| Conviction(s) | 16 charges theft (15 December 2009) |
| Criminal charge | 58 charges theft |
| Penalty | 30 months in jail |
Igor Kenk (born 7 April 1959)[1] is known since 2008 as the most infamous and prolific bicycle thief in Canada.[2] More than 3,000 bicycles were recovered in police raids.[3] Kenk pleaded guilty to sixteen Criminal Code charges of theft on 15 December 2009 at Old City Hall court.[4] He was dubbed "the world's most prolific bike thief".[5]
Kent was born in Slovenia, moved to Canada as an adult and after release from jail, moved to Switzerland.
In 2010, he was the subject of the graphic novel Kenk: A Graphic Portrait.
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- ^ "CTV Toronto - Igor Kenk to remain in Don Jail until trial - CTV News, Shows and Sports - Canadian Television". Toronto.ctv.ca. 6 August 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
- ^ O'Toole, Megan (15 December 2009). "Toronto bike thief going to jail". National Post. News.globaltv.com. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
- ^ Pidd, Helen (26 August 2008). "2,865 bikes recovered from world's most prolific cycle thief". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2010.