Banksy unveils new street art in London neighborhood of Finsbury Park

LONDON — The Banksy appeared the way Banksy murals often do: overnight, unsigned and to everyone’s complete surprise. Before the artist claimed credit, this north London neighborhood was embroiled in a full-on whodunit. Was it truly the world-famous, elusive artist who had painted streaks of bright green paint that appeared as if they were foliage … Read more

Suspect arrested in alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones

LONDON — A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, was arrested Saturday, London police said. A man in his 20s was in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, the Metropolitan police said. The sign was taken less than an hour after the … Read more

Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork featuring military drones

LONDON — A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday. A man in his 40s was in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, the Metropolitan police said. A suspect in … Read more

Now you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears

LONDON — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street corner and it was taken less than hour after he confirmed its installation Friday. A red stop sign with three military drones on it was taken in the middle of the day by a man with bolt cutters as witnesses snapped … Read more