James Paul Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, has been reported missing in Barcelona after last being seen at a beachfront nightclub near Barceloneta Beach. Authorities and his family, who have recovered his phone but remain deeply concerned, are investigating the unusual circumstances surrounding his disappearance and have appealed to the public for information. The University of Alabama, Gracey’s former high school, and the U.S. State Department have expressed support and offered assistance as the search continues.