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Man jailed for 13 months for Banksy print burglary

Man jailed for 13 months for Banksy print burglary

Summary

Larry Fraser has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing a print of Banksy's "Girl with Balloon" from a London gallery. The theft took place on September 8, and Fraser committed the crime to pay off an old drug debt.

Key Facts

  • Larry Fraser stole a Banksy print from a gallery in central London.
  • The artwork was a limited edition and signed copy of "Girl with Balloon."
  • Fraser admitted to stealing the print to settle a past drug debt.
  • The gallery was displaying a collection worth £1.5 million, which included 13 pieces by Banksy.
  • A judge at Kingston Crown Court called the theft a "brazen and serious non-domestic burglary."
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