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University Student Missing in Barcelona: Search Underway

3/20/2026

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James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, went missing in Barcelona on March 17, 2026, after being last seen outside Shoko nightclub.
Police recovered his stolen phone.
His father has traveled to Barcelona to assist in the search as authorities investigate.
The University of Alabama is providing support to the family.
Gracey is involved with the Theta Chi fraternity.

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Story summary

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, went missing in Barcelona on March 17, 2026, after being last seen outside Shoko nightclub.
Police recovered his stolen phone.
His father has traveled to Barcelona to assist in the search as authorities investigate.
The University of Alabama is providing support to the family.
Gracey is involved with the Theta Chi fraternity.