Overview
- James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, was last seen around 3 a.m. on March 17 outside the Shôko nightclub on Barceloneta Beach, according to his family.
- Catalonia’s Mossos d’Esquadra said they are conducting initial checks in an open case, with the disappearance recorded in the Port Olímpic area.
- Police are in possession of his phone, which his mother says was stolen and later found when another person was arrested.
- His father has arrived in Barcelona to work with authorities, and the family is also in contact with U.S. consular officials, a spokesperson said.
- The University of Alabama confirmed he was on a personal trip and shared support for the family, as relatives circulated a tip line at 224-505-3886 along with his physical description.