 A reward of 500 thalers was offered for any news and money was paid to members of the local police to expedite matters.This, however, caused the waters to be muddied as many false reports and offers of information were made by people seeking a share of the reward.In March, Mrs. Bathurst had the entire area of Perleberg searched at vast expense, which included the use of trained dogs, but her efforts were to no avail.