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Thief Sentenced for Churchill Portrait Heist, Artwork Recovered

5/28/2025

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Jeffrey Wood has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for the audacious theft of Winston Churchill's legendary portrait, "The Roaring Lion," from Ottawa's Château Laurier hotel. The crime unfolded between December 2021 and January 2022, culminating in Wood's guilty plea for forgery and theft. Thankfully, the cherished artwork was recovered in Italy, restoring a piece of history.

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Jeffrey Wood has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for the audacious theft of Winston Churchill's legendary portrait, "The Roaring Lion," from Ottawa's Château Laurier hotel. The crime unfolded between December 2021 and January 2022, culminating in Wood's guilty plea for forgery and theft. Thankfully, the cherished artwork was recovered in Italy, restoring a piece of history.