India, March 18 -- The anxious mother of University of Alabama student James Paul Gracey has made a heartfelt appeal for assistance in locating his son, who was reported missing in Spain.

According to Therese Gracey, James, who hails from Elmhurst, Illinois, had been visiting friends who are currently studying in Barcelona. In a Facebook post, she mentioned that he had gone out with friends on Monday night, but did not return to the AirBnb he had reserved for March 16.

James was last spotted by a friend at Shoko nightclub in Spain around 3am on Tuesday, as per his mother. He has since been reported as missing to the police in Barcelona.

According to his mother, James is believed to have been dressed in a white T-shirt and dark trousers...