In a notable case, two men have been convicted in connection with the 2019 theft of Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. During a three-week trial at Oxford Crown Court, Michael Jones was found guilty of burglary, and Fred Doe was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to transfer stolen property. The toilet, valued at £4.8m, was reportedly melted down soon after its theft, with evidence pointing to a collaboration among several individuals, including a third man who had previously pleaded guilty to related charges.
The theft of Maurizio Cattelan's 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace has resulted in convictions for two men involved in the elaborate heist.
Police confirmed that the toilet was stolen and rapidly melted down, with talks about its sale involving coded communications referencing prices per kilo.
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