After the frightened victim gave the information, one of the robbers went to the shop to pick up jewellery and cash while the other stood beside the 56-year old shop owner, Anne.

Held hostage for 4 hours, when the robbers let go off her, she was given a kiss on her cheek by one the robbers in order to comfort her. The DNA on Anne's cheek helped the police to track the robber.

The robber was detained in south France while the other accused is still at large.