Overview

• Mini, a 12-centimeter teddy, was stolen in early June from gallery owner Marcus Erlenbauer’s belongings at a Berlin Unter den Linden venue.
• The bear was a 30-year-old gift from Erlenbauer’s mother, who died tragically, making it a deeply cherished talisman.
• The finder’s reward has risen from €1,000 to €5,000 as part of escalating incentives for information.
• Approximately 1,000 flyers have been distributed across the city and a multilingual website launched, yet no confirmed leads have emerged.
• The appeal has gone viral online in Germany, drawing widespread sympathy and hundreds of supportive messages.