Banksy’s work stolen. It happened in south-east London, in Peckham, this Friday morning. Two men were arrested this weekend. The street artist, known throughout the world, has always managed to maintain his anonymity. His creations regularly create buzz. The work now stolen would evoke a call to stop the war.
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With our correspondent in London, Marie Boëda
A Stop sign, flanked by three aircraft. Combat drones. In a street where there is a funeral home…
Banksy’s new work was authenticated on the morning of Friday December 22. Barely an hour later, two men snatched it. One of them, perched on a bicycle, equipped with cutting pliers, managed to escape with it.
Under the stunned gaze of passers-by… they filmed, took photos… Plus surveillance cameras… The police did not take long to find them.
The youngest, in his twenties, was arrested the day before yesterday, then released on bail pending further investigation.
The second, in his forties, arrested this Sunday, December 24, remains in detention.
In the meantime, a new stop sign has been installed to secure the roadway, the police communicated.
Banksy’s work is worth millions of euros. The red panel could cost more than 500,000, according to a gallery owner. The media attention has just made it even more valuable.
One of Banksy’s works, made by a traffic signal in London, was born shortly after which the British artist recognized that it was a real success.
The obra, which consists of three combat aircraft pegados en una señal de pare, fue publicada en la… pic.twitter.com/LpoEZollgf
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