Two Men Charged After Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' Worth £270,000 Stolen and Recovered

Sep 13, 2024, 10:04 AM

Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, have been charged with burglary after stealing Banksy's iconic 'Girl with Balloon' painting from the Grove Gallery on New Cavendish Street in London on Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police. The artwork, valued at approximately £270,000 and worth over $350,000, was quickly recovered by police and will be returned to the gallery. Both men appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court and have been remanded in police custody. CCTV footage captured the moment the painting was stolen, showing an individual smashing the gallery door before taking the artwork.