Authorities said they found the wallet of James “Jimmy” Gracey floating in the water off the coast of Barcelona, Spain.
The 20-year-old was last seen outside of Shoko, a club in Villa Olimpica area on the Barceloneta Beach, in an area popular with tourists, according to his family.
On Thursday, police said they found Gracey’s wallet floating in the sea near the beach Somorrostro.
Police maritime and aquatic were seen investigating specifically the perimeter where the wallet was found on Wednesday morning.
Gracey’s mother said police also have his phone, which had been stolen.
Local media in Spain is reporting that Gracey was seen leaving the club with another person.
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“Jimmy is a kind, responsible, and devoted son and brother. It is completely out of character for him not to check in with family and friends,” his family said in a statement.
He was last seen wearing a white shirt and dark pants and a chain with a gold rhinestone cross.
“Jimmy” is a junior at the University of Alabama and a graduate of Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago. His parents said he was in Spain for spring break.
A reporter says Barcelona has a network of surveillance cameras and local police are trying to reconstruct Jimmy’s movements.
Cavin Clay says Gracey is a member of their Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Alabama.
The Gracey family is asking for help to find out what happened to him. Anyone with information is urged to contact (224) 505-3886.
The U.S. State department has been alerted, and issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration has no greater priority than the safety and security of Americans, and the State Department stands ready to provide all consular assistance to Americans in need abroad.
Theta Chi CEO Mike Mayer said Gracey serves his chapter as both chaplain and one of the philanthropy chairmen.
“We extend our full support to Jimmy’s family and loved ones, and we stand ready to help them in any way,” Mayer said. “The prayers of the brotherhood of Theta Chi are with Jimmy and all who love him”
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