from that tine on biggs lived on the run. after hiding in Francr Spain and Australia he finally settled in Brazil in 1970. He was a celebrity criminal. he appeared in rock videos and films and he sold souvenirs to tourists who come to see him. but he missd his home in Britain and at the ags of seventy-one decided to go home. He was met at the airport by family friends - and police. he spent sevenal years in prison but he was veey ill and was released early. he got out of prison in August 2009- one day before his eightieth birthday