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Berlin Police Seek Stolen Bronze Glasses From Gandhi Bust at Checkpoint Charlie

Investigators are appealing for public tips to locate the distinctive bronze eyewear described in detail for secondhand market checks.

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Overview

  • The glasses were removed from an exhibition room of the Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin-Kreuzberg sometime between August 2 and 6, 2025.
  • Police say the stolen piece is bronze, non-folding, without glass inserts, and measures about 23 centimeters wide by 6 centimeters high.
  • The item belongs to a bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi created by sculptor Shri Gautam.
  • The investigation is being led by Berlin’s LKA 444 under case number 250806-1530-452410.
  • Authorities ask for information via 030/4664 944 405, [email protected], or any police station, and no recovery or arrests have been reported.