Man 'stole Banksy for collection of love hearts'
Summary
James Love, a builder, is accused of helping to steal a Banksy print called "Girl with Balloon" from a London gallery. The print is valued at £270,000 and was taken in September last year. Larry Fraser, who has already admitted to breaking into the gallery and stealing the print, allegedly worked with Love to hide the artwork.Key Facts
- The Banksy print "Girl with Balloon" valued at £270,000 was stolen from Grove Gallery in London.
- James Love, 54, is accused of hiding the print after another man, Larry Fraser, broke into the gallery.
- The artwork was recovered by the police after Mr. Love revealed its location.
- Larry Fraser, 48, has already admitted to the burglary in court.
- Mr. Love reportedly had a collection of artworks featuring love hearts in his home.
- Prosecutors claim Mr. Love aimed to add the Banksy print to his collection at home.
- The mobile phones of both men were active near the gallery at the time of the theft.
- Mr. Love denies the charge of burglary, and his trial continues.
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