James Gracey Missing After Nightclub Visit in Barcelona

As of March 19, 2026, the family of James “Jimmy” Gracey is publicly seeking assistance after the 20-year-old went missing in Barcelona. Gracey, who is a student at the University of Alabama, was reported absent following a night out while on a spring break trip to visit friends studying in the city.

According to the family’s account, Gracey was last seen at the Shoko nightclub at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday. The family, which lives in Elmhurst, has asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward as they continue to search for him and gather details about his last known movements in Barcelona.

Gracey’s disappearance has prompted a focused appeal from relatives and acquaintances in both the United States and Spain. At 20 years old and enrolled at the University of Alabama, he was traveling with classmates and friends for spring break. The family emphasized the urgency of locating him and reaffirmed that any reliable leads or sightings could be critical as they seek to confirm his safety and return him home.