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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