Burglars have stolen a solid 18-carat gold toilet, worth £5 million from Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

The operation took place in the early hours of Saturday, September 14.

The toilet titled 'America' which was created in 2016 by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan only went on display two days ago during an exhibition.

Thames Valley Police have confirmed the toilet was stolen and a 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft and remains in police custody.

Dominic Hare, chief executive officer of Blenheim Palace, told the BBC the toilet is valued at about six million dollars and was a 'very precious piece'.

He said the theft of the solid gold toilet 'was a huge shock'.

'Staff were instantly aware of what happened and police arrived very, very quickly indeed,' he added.

When asked if the artist had been contacted, he said: 'There were some slightly nervous calls at 6am but we have spoken to the artist and Lord Edward at the art foundation, and many of the trustees and they have been magnificent in their support.'

Mr. Hare added: 'We have a sophisticated security set-up here and we have had no loss of this kind in living memory, which probably reflects the quality of that operation.

'The events of the last 24 hours mean we may have reason to reconsider some of our systems.'

He was also asked whether a party, which took place at the palace on Friday night, could have created an opportunity for the theft.

In response, he said: 'We have been asked not to comment on the investigation. But there was a clear time separation between those things.

'There is always a risk when you display valuable art to the public, but it is worth that risk, even now, it was still worth that risk.'

Confirming that the palace would reopen on Sunday following repair works, Mr. Hare explained: 'We've now got a huge hole where there was once a golden toilet.'

Detective Inspector Jess Milne said: 'The piece of art that has been stolen is a high-value toilet made out of gold that was on display at the palace.'

Inspector Richard Nicholls added: 'We are aware they left about 4.50am this morning. CCTV is one of the aspects we are looking on and that will come out in due course.'

When asked if he believed a reception party held on the same night of the exhibition's launch could be connected, Insp Nicholls said: 'I am not aware of the reception party personally, but that would form part of our inquiries in order to ascertain events leading up to the item being stolen.'

Thames Valley Police also disclosed that the offenders broke into the palace overnight and left the scene at about 4.50am.

Detective Inspector Jess Milne said: 'Due to the toilet being plumbed into the building, this has caused significant damage and flooding.'

Detective Inspector Milne added: 'We believe group offenders used at least two vehicles during the offense.

'The artwork has not been recovered at this time but we are conducting a thorough investigation to find it and bring those responsible to justice.

She continued: 'Residents will see an increased police presence in the area while officers and staff carry out inquiries.'

'I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area to contact police.

'You can call us on 101, quoting URN 273 (14/9), visit our website or visit a police station.'

source: https://www.titiloyeblog.com/2019/09/burglars-steal-solid-gold-toilet-worth.html

Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44

source: https://www.titiloyeblog.com/2019/09/burglars-steal-solid-gold-toilet-worth.html

Dis is literally an expensive shithole

Someone stole a gold that swallows shit

Wetin eyes nor go see

vanity upon vanity

The idea of a 'gold' toilet is madness in its purest form and there is nothing artistic about it.

I doubt if them dey shit for this toilet.

Seriously, if I enter a place and I decide to use the toilet, and I see this kind toilet, I would jejely respect my self and shit inside leather.

very good. Let the money circulate

Very good if you ask me, I'm not a "vanity crew" member but what will you be doing with a gold toilet when your shit ain't gold and smell as bad as mine??

So someone could conviniently broke into Blemheim palace and stole away a valuable shithole......

kudos! thats what is called stealing, am sure you will be apprehended soon

Check my signature, if you know, you know

Stealing everywhere!!!

May God help us

Will this toilet correct constipation or diarrhoea

will it make the poo poo sparkle

will it turn urine into wine

make dem free the people who move am abeg

And am on my toilet seat made of ceramic reading this....what a sheer coincidence

While some Britons are languishing in poverty, some high people are passing expensive shittt

Why on earth a golden toilet? Who own a golden shit. Na wa oo!!

I want to thank and appreciate the thieves for the work well don.
Vanity things.

What then did they steal?

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lol

I love it. Make money o

Udofia13:
vanity upon vanity

abeg go and seat down... poverty mentality is your challenge

Instead of you to hustle, you're bent on stealing from others

We humans are really making the world hard for ourselves
Please check my signature

Anybody Wey no fit buy beer go say beer bitter. Remember the gold toilet is in a palace and the palace is expected to have such, so don't criticize the idea.

K

Expensive shiiit

You need a wedding photography discount, check my signature

They will find it soon unlike somewhere u will hear,na wa oh police will be clueless,no security camera or committee will be set up

If they buy another golden toilet English boys would steal it again.

A Gold toilet is useless to humans. (Not supporting the robbery) But it will be useful to humans now that its been stolen

Forget about that toilet .... Go for another