The bizarre saga surrounding the theft of a golden toilet has reached its conclusion. Two men linked to the 2019 heist at Blenheim Palace in England were sentenced recently, with one receiving four years behind bars for masterminding the crime.
James Sheen, 44, the alleged leader, pleaded guilty to various charges, including burglary and conspiracy to transfer criminal property. Meanwhile, Michael Jones, 39, who scouted the palace before the audacious theft, got 27 months in prison after being found guilty of burglary.
The stolen toilet, named "America" and created by artist Maurizio Cattelan, was worth about $6 million and was a fully functioning piece of art. Prosecutors believe the toilet was dismantled for its gold but noted the thieves carelessly left a trail of evidence despite their meticulous planning.
As one solicitor remarked, "It’s not every day that we prosecute high-value burglaries of stately homes, let alone the audacious theft of an 18-carat gold toilet." It’s a wild story, and it’s now officially a crime that pays a hefty price!
James Sheen, 44, the alleged leader, pleaded guilty to various charges, including burglary and conspiracy to transfer criminal property. Meanwhile, Michael Jones, 39, who scouted the palace before the audacious theft, got 27 months in prison after being found guilty of burglary.
The stolen toilet, named "America" and created by artist Maurizio Cattelan, was worth about $6 million and was a fully functioning piece of art. Prosecutors believe the toilet was dismantled for its gold but noted the thieves carelessly left a trail of evidence despite their meticulous planning.
As one solicitor remarked, "It’s not every day that we prosecute high-value burglaries of stately homes, let alone the audacious theft of an 18-carat gold toilet." It’s a wild story, and it’s now officially a crime that pays a hefty price!
