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flag Larry Fraser sentenced to 13 months for stealing Banksy print from London gallery.

flag A 49-year-old man, Larry Fraser, was sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing a Banksy "Girl with Balloon" print from a London gallery in September. flag He broke in using a hammer, taking the signed, limited edition artwork valued at £270,000. flag Surveillance footage led to his arrest within days, and the piece was recovered undamaged and returned to the gallery. flag Fraser claimed he stole it to pay a drug debt. flag A second man was acquitted of involvement. flag The case highlights the challenges of protecting high-value street art and the effectiveness of law enforcement in recovering stolen cultural works.

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