(jd) A 70-year-old woman from Hiddenhausen was in the parking lot of a supermarket on Brunnenallee yesterday (2.4.) at 4.40 pm. Suddenly and unexpectedly, a person approached her from behind and took her handbag. The bag contained money in a four-digit amount, personal identification documents and bank cards. A witness told the police officers that the suspect was a strong man about 165 to 175 cm tall. He was wearing a red hoodie, jeans and black shoes with white soles. Witnesses who can provide information about this person are asked to contact the Herford police on 05221/8880. An initial search in the area was unsuccessful.