A University of Alabama student is currently missing after going on Spring Break in Spain. The last time anyone saw him was at a nightclub in Barcelona, Spain. He had been visiting the country to see a few friends.
Jimmy Gracey, a native from Chicago, went missing on Tuesday evening. A University of Alabama student, Gracey was visiting the country and went out for the evening but didn't make it back. Now, according to NBC 5 Chicago, his mom, Therese Marren Gracey, is kicking off a frantic search to find her son.
Taking to Facebook, she confirmed that he was missing.
She wrote, "My son is a university of Alabama student who is visiting friends in Barcelona who are studying abroad. They went to Shoko last night. The police have his phone but he didn't make it back to the air bnb. Has anyone see him?"
University of Alabama Student Missing
She continued, "Edited to add that he was wearing a white t shirt and dark pants (probably joggers). He wears a gold chain with a rhinestone cross. He was last seen by his friend at Shoko around 3 am. The friend was leaving but Jimmy stayed. Not a great pic the white t shirt is from last night from a friend."
Reportedly, the University of Alabama student went to a nightclub. It's unclear how police acquired his cell phone. A University of Alabama spokesperson told the outlet in a statement, "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."
Meanwhile, several people lent their support to the worried mother.
One commented, "Therese, I sent a mom's name and number to your inbox through messenger. I drove her daughter to the airport today. The student is meeting her parents at another airport and they are flying to Barcelona tonight. This family has a student who is studying in Spain and they are going to visit. That mama asked me to share her name and number with you and if there's anything she can do to help you please out."
