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£2.8 Million Gold Toilet Heist: Four Charged

2/25/2025

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In a daring heist in September 2019, thieves snatched the £2.8 million gold toilet, "America," from Blenheim Palace in just five minutes. This audacious crime left art lovers in shock, as the masterpiece by Maurizio Cattelan remains missing. Four individuals now face charges, including conspiracy to transfer stolen property, in connection with this infamous burglary.

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In a daring heist in September 2019, thieves snatched the £2.8 million gold toilet, "America," from Blenheim Palace in just five minutes. This audacious crime left art lovers in shock, as the masterpiece by Maurizio Cattelan remains missing. Four individuals now face charges, including conspiracy to transfer stolen property, in connection with this infamous burglary.