The Heist of the 18-Carat Golden Toilet

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Three men are on trial in an English court for the heist of an 18-carat golden toilet that was on display as an artwork in an exhibit at Winston Churchill’s birthplace.

Key Points

  • Three men are on trial for the heist of an 18-carat golden toilet from Blenheim Palace.
  • The toilet, titled “America” by artist Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen in 2019.
  • The men drove through locked gates, broke in, and stole the toilet within five minutes.
  • The toilet was insured for $6 million and was likely divided into smaller amounts of gold for sale.

Pros

  • The heist highlights the audacity and planning involved in stealing a valuable art piece.

Cons

  • The theft of the golden toilet is a loss to the art world and the exhibit at Blenheim Palace.