Spokeswoman denied media suggestions that the theft and ransom note were part of a marketing stunt

Police in Germany are hunting a real-life cookie monster after a prized golden biscuit emblem was stolen from outside one of Germany's most famous confectionery makers.

The Bahlsen biscuit company's emblem has hung above its headquarters in Hanover since 1913 and was first reported stolen a week ago.

Just days after the theft a bizarre ransom not was sent to a local newspaper which included a picture of the thief dressed as the "Cookie Monster" from children's television series "Sesame Street",

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