Missing Ben Ross found alive in Mallorca

Trainee solicitor Benjamin Ross, who went missing in Mallorca, has been found, it has been confirmed. Ben, 26, from Golborne in Wigan, arrived at the British consulate in Palma today (Tuesday) “tired and exhausted but alive”, his family say.

They say he lost contact with his mother, Felix Robinson, after a “series of unfortunate events”, including having his belongings stolen while he was out swimming.

The two were now emotionally reunited at the consulate. Felix said: “I am so incredibly grateful for all the help and support I have received. Everyone was really incredible. We are so relieved to have found him and are now focused on getting him back to full health and home safely.”

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Ben has been missing on the Spanish island since July 10. He flew there for a dream break in June to visit a friend, before extending his stay and finding work and temporary accommodation. He was staying in Palma, the capital of the popular holiday destination – but has not been heard from for nearly two weeks.

As part of the post-Brexit work processes, Britons must now secure a European work number, and on July 6, Ben set out to do just that, his family said today in an explanation of his disappearance .

She had her ID, phone, wallet, iPad and keys to the apartment she was staying in in a bag and on the way back to the apartment she stopped at the beach for a swim. However, after returning from the sea, he discovered that his bag had been stolen.

He reported the theft to the local police station. And it took him until late that day to find the apartment he was staying in, where he had to break a lock to get in.

A press release issued on behalf of the family said: “The next few days with his flatmates were difficult as tensions developed over the broken door, despite his promise to pay for the damage caused in extenuating circumstances.

“Ben had been in touch with his mother, who on July 10 tried to help him secure access to his online bank account, which proved difficult due to the lack of a mobile phone.

“He went out to arrange a new phone but due to local ID policies for a new SIM card and phone he was unable to do so. Upon returning to the apartment, Ben’s mental health declined and the distress caused by what was happening. determined him to cut off communication with his mother”. The statement added that Felix received an email that caused him to be “seriously concerned” for her son’s well-being.

She reported him missing to Greater Manchester Police and the Foreign Office and flew to Mallorca to begin a door-to-door and ground search for her son, landing on Saturday. Ben, who is said to have been forced out of his flat, arrived at the consulate “tired and exhausted but alive”.

Felix was said to be “incredibly relieved” to be able to hug his son after the reunion.

“For now, Felix and her family request some privacy while they get Ben back to the force and home, and want to thank the press, media and public for all their support in finding him,” the statement issued on his behalf . of the family says.

“They are now tasked with arranging an emergency passport and making sure he is well enough to fly home after treatment for dehydration and exhaustion.”

All donations to a GoFundMe set up by friends will be donated to Andy’s Man Club charity once they get home next week, it added.