Three Men Convicted in £4.8m Blenheim Palace Gold Toilet Heist

The infamous Blenheim Palace heist in September 2019, where a solid gold toilet valued at £4.8 million was stolen, has resulted in the conviction of three individuals involved in the crime. James Sheen and Michael Jones were found guilty of burglary, while Fred Doe was convicted of conspiracy to transfer criminal property. The heist, which involved breaking into the palace and escaping in a stolen vehicle, showcased significant security vulnerabilities as the toilet was on display for just two days before its theft. Despite the audacity of the crime and subsequent arrests, the majority of the stolen gold remains unrecovered. The case has drawn considerable media attention and public intrigue, particularly due to its artistic and cultural implications. Blenheim Palace's chief executive has since reflected on the security failures that allowed the heist to occur during a high-profile exhibition.