Two Men Sentenced for Audacious Golden Toilet Theft

The theft of an 18-carat gold toilet, an artwork called "America" by Maurizio Cattelan, taken from Blenheim Palace in 2019, has led to the recent sentencing of two men involved in the crime.

In a curious turn of events, two men were sentenced for their participation in the notorious theft of a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the ancestral home of Winston Churchill. James Sheen, 44, the suspected mastermind behind the crime, received a four-year prison term after pleading guilty to burglary and conspiracy charges. Co-defendant Michael Jones, 39, was sentenced to 27 months for his role in the heist, which involved conducting reconnaissance at the palace. The $6 million toilet, which was reportedly cut up to retrieve the gold, drew attention for its unusual theft and the extensive planning involved, despite leaving a significant amount of evidence. Crown Prosecution solicitor Shan Saunders noted the remarkable nature of this high-profile burglary case.