Men charged for theft of artwork ‘Girl with ballon’ from London gallery

Admin I Friday, September 13, 2024

 

LONDON – Two men have been charged for theft of art work titled, ‘Girl with ballon’ belonging to Banksy in London. The artwork was stolen from a gallery in London.

The suspects, Larry Fraser, 47  of Evelyn Denington Road, Beckton, and James Love, 53 of Elvin Drive, North Stifford, were charged on Thursday, 11 September, with non-residential burglary and remanded in Police Custody.

Both appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 12 September where they were bailed to next appear at Kingston Crown Court on Wednesday, 9 October.

The investigation was launched after a burglary at a gallery in New Cavendish Street, W1 at around 23:00hrs on Sunday, 8 September.

A Banksy painting entitled ‘Girl with balloon’ was the only item stolen. This has now been recovered and will be returned to the gallery.