Churchill Portrait Thief Sentenced to Two Years Less a Day in Jail

Jeffrey Wood (C), arrives at the Ottawa courthouse alongside Lawrence Greenspon (R), and Hannah Drennan for a hearing in Ottawa on March 14, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chris Tanouye

The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel was sentenced today to two years less a day in jail.

Jeffrey Wood admitted earlier this year to stealing the portrait and committing forgery.