Chicago-area native college student James Gracey missing in Spain during spring break trip

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A college student from Elmhurst is missing in Spain, where he was visiting friends, his family said.

James Gracey, 20, was last seen on Tuesday at a club in Barcelona.

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He 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.

Local media in Spain is reporting that Gracey was seen leaving the club with another person.

"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.

"He's very responsible," aunt Beth O'Reilly said. "This is very out of character for him. For him to be out of pocket like this and not responding to family or friends."

The 6'1", 175-pound student is well known as a caddy at Hinsdale golf club,

Local police have been using helicopters and maritime patrol in the Olympic Village area, which suggests they're concerned he may have fallen into the sea

A local reporter says Barcelona has a network of surveillance cameras and local police are trying to reconstruct Jimmy's movements.

"Security cameras at Shoko show that he didn't leave alone, but it is not clear who he was with," Spanish newspaper journalist Gisela Macedo said.

Cavin Clay says Gracey is a member of their Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Alabama.

"We're enjoying a good time, unfortunately he got separated from the rest of the group later in the night, and that was the last time we heard from him," Clay said. "We have the guys who were staying with him they're all out on the beach right now handing out flyers with pictures of his face and just getting as many eyes looking out for him."

The friends in Spain say they are heartbroken. Jimmy's is now in Spain as well, no doubt tirelessly searching for his son.

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.

"When Americans are missing abroad, we can help their families and friends to file missing persons reports and help them understand local procedures.

"Due to privacy and other considerations, we have nothing additional to add at this time."

ABC News contributed to this report.