James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, was last seen after visiting Shôko Barcelona with friends in the early hours of March 17. His mother, Therese Marren Gracey, posted on Facebook asking anyone with information to contact authorities. Police say they have Jimmy’s phone, though it’s unclear how it was recovered. He was last seen wearing a white T‑shirt, dark pants and a gold chain, and is described as about 6'1" and 175 pounds.
University Of Alabama Student From Chicago Reported Missing After Night Out In Barcelona; Mother Pleads For Help
Jimmy GraceyCredit: Family Handout
A University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs has been reported missing after a night out at a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona, Spain.
James “Jimmy” Gracey, who grew up in Elmhurst and attends the University of Alabama, was last seen in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17 following an evening with friends at Shôko Barcelona, local outlets report.
Jimmy GraceyCredit: Family Handout
What We Know
Jimmy’s mother, Therese Marren Gracey, posted on Facebook asking anyone with information to contact her and the authorities. According to her post, a friend left Shôko around 3 a.m. local time while Jimmy stayed behind and did not return to the Airbnb where he was staying.
Therese said police are in possession of Jimmy’s phone, but she did not provide details about how the device was recovered or what the phone’s status indicates. Local reporting from NBC 5 Chicago lists his height at about 6 feet 1 inch and his weight at roughly 175 pounds.
A photo taken outside Shôko BarcelonaCredit: Joel Papalini / Alamy Stock Photo
Description And Last Known Clothing
Therese described Jimmy as wearing a white T‑shirt, dark pants (likely joggers), and a gold chain with a rhinestone cross when he was last seen. She also shared a recent photo of him wearing the white T‑shirt.
University Response And Appeal
A University of Alabama spokesperson told NBC 5 Chicago, "James Paul Gracey is a UA student on a personal trip. UA staff are in touch with the family and those associated with them to offer support and assistance in any way possible." Representatives for the University and the Barcelona City Council had not immediately provided additional comment. PEOPLE has reached out to Jimmy’s mother for updates.
Authorities and family members are urging anyone with information about Jimmy’s whereabouts to come forward so they can assist in locating him.
If you have information: Contact local Barcelona authorities or reach out to Jimmy’s family via the public Facebook appeal referenced in local reporting.
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