The unusual case of this luxury burglary, valued at $6 million, took a notable turn when both Sheen and Jones faced the legal consequences of their actions, which involved extensive planning yet left behind a trail of evidence, highlighting the bizarre nature of the crime.
James Sheen, 44, pled guilty to charges including burglary and conspiracy and was sentenced to four years in prison. Meanwhile, 39-year-old Michael Jones, found guilty of burglary, was sentenced to 27 months. Prosecutors noted the extraordinary nature of the theft, commenting on the rarity of prosecuting such high-stakes crimes in stately homes.
“This was an extraordinary case in many respects,” remarked Shan Saunders, a solicitor for the Crown Prosecution Service, underscoring the scandalous yet audacious nature of the theft of the golden art piece, dubbed “America.” The heist was executed in a way that belied the extensive planning, as investigators found they had left considerable evidence for authorities to trace their steps back to the crime scene.
James Sheen, 44, pled guilty to charges including burglary and conspiracy and was sentenced to four years in prison. Meanwhile, 39-year-old Michael Jones, found guilty of burglary, was sentenced to 27 months. Prosecutors noted the extraordinary nature of the theft, commenting on the rarity of prosecuting such high-stakes crimes in stately homes.
“This was an extraordinary case in many respects,” remarked Shan Saunders, a solicitor for the Crown Prosecution Service, underscoring the scandalous yet audacious nature of the theft of the golden art piece, dubbed “America.” The heist was executed in a way that belied the extensive planning, as investigators found they had left considerable evidence for authorities to trace their steps back to the crime scene.
