(jd) Unknown perpetrators took advantage of the owners' brief absence to break into a house on Pestalozzistrasse in Löhne on Wednesday (12.2). Between 6.30 p.m. and 8.15 p.m., the unknown perpetrator or perpetrators smashed a window, forcibly opened a parapet installed there and thus gained access to the inside of the house. There they rummaged through several cupboards and drawers in search of stolen goods. They took various gold jewelry and high-priced designer handbags. The exact amount of damage is still under investigation by the criminal investigation department of the Herford police. Witnesses who can provide information about the incident yesterday evening are asked to contact Herford police on 05221/8880.