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Thief Sentenced to 13 Months for Stolen Banksy Print

11/15/2025

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Larry Fraser, 49, was sentenced to 13 months for stealing a signed Banksy print, 'Girl with Balloon', from the Grove Gallery in London.
The theft occurred in September.
The artwork was valued at £270,000 (about $355,000).
Police identified Fraser via CCTV footage, arrested him, and recovered the print within four days.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather credited the swift police response that recovered the print.

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Story summary

Larry Fraser, 49, was sentenced to 13 months for stealing a signed Banksy print, 'Girl with Balloon', from the Grove Gallery in London.
The theft occurred in September.
The artwork was valued at £270,000 (about $355,000).
Police identified Fraser via CCTV footage, arrested him, and recovered the print within four days.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather credited the swift police response that recovered the print.