Roaring Lion Returned

bdial · May 17, 2025

Somewhat old news…

Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Château Laurier recovered by Ottawa police — in Italy
'Roaring Lion' portrait to be officially handed over to Canadian authorities and returned to Ottawa.

The "Roaring Lion" has been found.

A 1941 portrait of British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill by famed Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh, which was reported stolen from the lobby of Ottawa's Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in August 2022, has been located in Italy, police sources have told CBC News.

Ottawa police investigators, who tracked the photo down, say it is set to be returned to the hotel.

A 43-year-old man from Powassan, Ont., was arrested April 25 and appeared in court in Ottawa the next day, charged with multiple offences, including theft, forgery and trafficking in stolen property.

cmacd123 · May 20, 2025

Yep, the print has been brought back from Italy! and has been rehung (with extra security)

Sirius Glass · May 20, 2025

Great news! Winston Churchill photograph returned.

Roaring Lion Returned

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