An 18 carat-Gold Toilet, Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, on Saturday, 14th September.
According to Thames Valley Police who confirmed the theft on Saturday, a 66year-old man have been arrested in connection.
In a statement, 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.”
Police said the burglars broke in overnight and left the scene around 4:50 a.m. BST Saturday morning. Law enforcement received a call about the burglary at 4:57 a.m. No one was injured.
**OFFICIAL STATEMENT**
Following the Thames Valley Police statement we can confirm ‘America’, the art piece by Maurizio Cattelan has been stolen in the early hours of this morning.
We are saddened by this extraordinary event, but also relieved no-one was hurt.
The artwork, titled “America,” was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and was first displayed in the Guggenheim in New York City, N.Y. in 2016. The fully functioning toilet — which visitors were welcome to use — is made of 18-karat gold and reportedly estimated to be worth more than $1 million.
In a press conference Saturday, Inspector Richard Nicholls said a 66-year-old man has been arrested “in connection with this incident.” He also said police believe the burglars used two vehicles.
“Due to the toilet being plumbed into the building, this has caused significant damage and flooding.”
The artwork has not been recovered and the investigation remains ongoing.
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