Trending Now - Family Appeals for Assistance in Missing Alabama Student Case in Spain

WHO:

David Gracey, Jimmy Gracey's uncle, described him as the oldest of five siblings and expressed surprise at his disappearance.

Chris Swecker, former FBI assistant director, analyzed the investigation into Jimmy Gracey's disappearance.

Taras Gracey, Jimmy's father, has flown to Spain and is in contact with the Catalan police.

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old junior at the University of Alabama

Therese Gracey, Jimmy's mother

Taras Gracey, Jimmy's father

Noreen Heron, family spokesperson

Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police force

WHAT:

The Gracey family is asking anyone with information to call a tip-line set up for Jimmy Gracey at 224-505-3886.

The police have dispatched maritime police and a helicopter to assist in the search for Jimmy Gracey.

Jimmy Gracey was last seen by a friend outside the Shoko club on March 17th, 2026.

Police recovered Jimmy's phone after it was reported stolen.

Jimmy Gracey was reported missing after failing to return to his short-term rental on March 17th, 2026.

Police recovered Jimmy's phone during the arrest of another individual.

Jimmy is described as being 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing around 175 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants (probably joggers), and a gold chain with a rhinestone cross.

WHERE:

Vila Olimpica area of Barcelona, Spain, is mentioned as the location where Jimmy was last seen.

Shoko club is located on Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona, Spain

Shoko nightclub, located on Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona

Ronda de Sant Pere, a central avenue in Barcelona where Jimmy rented an Airbnb

WHEN:

Jimmy was last seen on March 17th, 2026, around 3 a.m. local time.

Jimmy was reported missing on March 17th, 2026, after failing to return to his rental that morning.

Last seen on March 17th, 2026, around 3 a.m. local time

The trip was during spring break in 2026

WHY:

The Gracey family stated they are "deeply concerned" about their son and emphasized that it is out of character for him not to check in with family and friends.

Jimmy was visiting friends who are studying abroad during spring break.

HOW:

The investigation is being conducted by both the Mossos d'Esquadra and Guardia Urbana, who are considering all leads.

The investigation is being conducted by the Catalan police, Mossos d’Esquadra, who are currently handling the case.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 11:13 UTC)

In a concerning development, the Gracey family is urgently seeking information about Jimmy Gracey, who was last seen in the Vila Olimpica area of Barcelona on March 17 around 3 a.m. local time. David Gracey, Jimmy's uncle, described him as the oldest of five siblings and expressed surprise at his disappearance, while the family has set up a tip-line at 224-505-3886 for anyone with information. Authorities, including maritime police and a helicopter, are actively involved in the search, with the Mossos d'Esquadra and Guardia Urbana investigating all leads as the family remains deeply concerned about Jimmy's well-being.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 23:14 UTC)

In a developing story, Jimmy Gracey was reported missing on March 17 after he failed to return to his rental following a night out with friends at the Shoko club in Barcelona. His father, Taras Gracey, has flown to Spain and is in contact with the local police, while Chris Swecker, a former FBI assistant director, is analyzing the investigation into Jimmy's disappearance. Authorities have recovered Jimmy's phone, which was reported stolen, and the Catalan police, known as Mossos d’Esquadra, are actively handling the case.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 17:23 UTC)

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old junior at the University of Alabama, was reported missing after failing to return to his short-term rental in Barcelona on March 17. He was last seen around 3 a.m. local time at the Shoko nightclub on Barceloneta Beach, and police have since recovered his phone during the arrest of another individual. The investigation is being conducted by the Catalan police, Mossos d’Esquadra, who are actively working on the case as Jimmy's family seeks answers.