Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print
Summary
A British court sentenced Larry Fraser to 13 months in prison for stealing a print of Banksy's "Girl with Balloon" from a London gallery. The theft occurred in September last year, and the artwork, valued at 270,000 pounds, was quickly recovered. Banksy is a well-known street artist famous for his politically themed graffiti.Key Facts
- Larry Fraser, aged 49, was sentenced to 13 months for stealing a Banksy print.
- The artwork "Girl with Balloon" is valued at 270,000 pounds ($355,200).
- Fraser stole the print from a London gallery and was caught two days later.
- The theft was recorded on camera, helping police quickly capture Fraser.
- The artwork was returned to the gallery shortly after the theft.
- Banksy's "Girl with Balloon" is a famous piece first appearing in London in 2002.
- Banksy is known for his political street art and has worked in locations like the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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