Man Arrested in Tomelloso for Stealing €600 Virgen de las Viñas Ceremonial Scarf, Demands Five Tanks of Calimocho

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 01:09 PM

A young man has been arrested in Tomelloso, Ciudad Real, for stealing a ceremonial scarf belonging to the Virgen de las Viñas, the town's patron saint. The incident, which occurred in 2023, involved the suspect demanding five tanks of calimocho, a popular Spanish drink, as ransom for the return of the scarf. The scarf, made of herbs and valued at €600, was displayed on the iconic Osborne bull symbol when it was taken. Following the theft, the individual posted a video on social media outlining his demands. He has since apologized for his actions.

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They arrest a person in Tomelloso (Ciudad Real) who stole the handkerchief of the Virgin of the Vineyards Brotherhood. This is the video he released: “If you want the handkerchief, you must deliver 5 tanks full of calimocchio” https://t.co/VrbKkAtVAU https://t.co/DV4U2DQqdG

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😂😅 Surreal story in Tomelloso (City) Real) In 2023, a young man stole the Virgin's handkerchief. of the Vineyards, patron saint of the town. After that, he published a Video on social networks asking for 5 as a ransom calimotxo tanks. Now he has been arrested and has already apologized https://t.co/XYIhpHM9O1