Man from Berkshire charged over theft of gold toilet

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, four men - including one from Berkshire - have been charged in relation to a theft at Blenheim Palace.

James Sheen, aged 39 (DOB: 16 July 1984) of Wellingborough, has been charged with one count of burglary, one count of conspiracy to transfer criminal property and one count of transferring criminal property.

Michael Jones, aged 38 (DOB: 17 August 1985) of Oxford, has been charged with one count of burglary.

Fred Doe, aged 35 (DOB 1 May 1988) of Ascot, and Bora Guccuk, aged 39 (DOB 5 January 1984), of West London, have both been charged with one count each of conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

The charges relate to the theft of a golden toilet from Blenheim Palace on 14 September 2019.

The men will all appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 28 November 2023.

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