Jimmy Gracey missing: 5 things about University of Alabama student who vanished in Barcelona; parents make urgent plea
James Paul Gracey who goes by Jimmy is a University of Alabama student who went missing in Barcelona, Spain, prompting his parents to issue an urgent plea.
James Paul Gracey who goes by Jimmy is a University of Alabama student who went missing in Barcelona, Spain, prompting his parents to issue an urgent plea. His mother, Therese Gracey put out a post about her missing son on Facebook.
In another post, she added “If anyone has seen this guy, please call me or message me. Please share. +1-773-484-0160”. People close to Gracey also shared the news of his disappearance.
“This hits very close to home. This is the boyfriend of one of my daughter’s close friends. His name is James Paul Gracey but goes by Jimmy. He went missing Tuesday morning (3/17) around 340 am after leaving a nightclub called Shoko in Barcelona, Spain while on a Spring Break trip. He’s a University of Alabama student and apparently a really good kid- I don’t personally know him but know his girlfriend, Kenna, and know all that love him are devastated,” a person wrote, sharing a photo of the missing student.
“It’s a very long shot but I have many international friends so if anyone was in this area and has any information please call local authorities immediately- time is of the essence,” the individual added.
Here’s all you need to know about James Paul Gracey, aka Jimmy, as his family eagerly await news on the missing student.
James Paul Gracey aka Jimmy: 5 things to know
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Gracey is from Elmhurst, Illinois. He is 20 years old. Gracey was in Barcelona on Spring Break.
He graduated from Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and is a third-year student at the University of Alabama.
Family members noted that Gracey was last seen outside Shôko, a beachfront nightclub, around 3 am on Tuesday. His mother shared on Facebook that Gracey had not returned to the bed and breakfast where he was staying. “He was last seen by his friend at Shoko around 3 am. The friend was leaving but Jimmy stayed,” she added.
Police are believed to be in possession of Gracey’s phone, his mother shared, without elaborating how they got their hands on it. As per the family, Gracey was visiting friends studying in Barcelona.
Gracey is about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark pants and a gold rhinestone cross, his mother detailed on the Facebook posts.
Following the news of the disappearance, a University of Alabama spokesperson responded to the media, and said “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.”
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