Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Two men have been charged with burglary after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a London gallery.
This follows an investigation by detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad.
Larry Fraser, 47 [12.11.76] of Evelyn Denington Road, Beckton, and James Love, 53 [9.10.70] 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.