Spain Benjamin Ross, 26, A UK National, Majorca, 10 July 2024

[StillDiggin]

A 26-year-old man from Wigan has been reported as missing while on holiday in Majorca. Benjamin Ross, from Golborne, has not been heard from since speaking to his mum on July 10.

Ben, who had travelled to the Spanish island in June to visit a friend before deciding to extend his stay and moving into a temporary rental after finding a local job, last spoke to his mum Felix almost a week ago.

Man, 26, from Wigan reported as missing while on Spanish island

Benjamin Ross has not been heard from since July 10

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[StillDiggin]

A FB search for Ben Ross shud bring up a post. Please read the whole thing from the link, it’s incredibly concerning.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Ben had journeyed to Majorca in June to see a friend. After securing a local job, he decided to prolong his visit and moved into a temporary rental.

Felix mentioned that they were trying to organise a bank transfer for Ben after he had his phone, passport, keys and wallet stolen while taking a dip at the beach, reports the Manchester Evening News.

She urged anyone with information about her son's location to come forward. "Like any mother, no matter what age your children are, they are still your children", Felix expressed.

Benjamin Ross with his mum, Felix
"I just need to know my son is safe and well. The past few days have been agonising. Please, if anyone has seen Ben, even if it's just for a moment, inform the authorities. We need to find him."

The Foreign Office is providing support to Ben's family and are 'in contact with local authorities'. A representative for the department stated: "We are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."

Felix revealed that she has been liaising with LBT Global, the international charity assisting the family of Jay Slater, and is arranging to travel to Majorca in the next few days

British man missing in Majorca after sending unusual email

Benjamin Ross, known as Ben, has not been seen or heard from since he sent a 'peculiar email' to his mum Felix on July 10. The 26 year old was previously training as a barrister in Manchester

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[imstilla.grandma]

https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterEveningNews/posts/pfbid0BrLKzSxdf2aBqEbfZ1xHbuRrz8PoshGqq9itmV8Wozpxk7ME44rfEzjtLT8K3Y6il

 

[StillDiggin]

Mum frantic as Brit goes missing on holiday after sending 'peculiar email'

Trainee barrister Benjamin Ross has not been seen or heard from since July 10 when he sent mum Felix a 'peculiar' email while staying in Majorca, shortly after his passport, phone and money was stolen

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Inthedetails]

Did mom speak with her son after he said he was robbed of his items or was it all through email? Could it be a scam? (Not that he is scamming, but that someone else is trying to get money from mom.)

Very concerning situation.

jmo

 

[Lucy6226]

Hoping he is okay and just unable to contact his family at the moment. Very worrying circumstances in the lead up to his disappearance imo.

 

[bringmeacupoft]

Brit missing on Spanish hols island as hunt launched after Jay Slater tragedy

ANOTHER young Brit has gone missing on a Spanish island just days after the body of Jay Slater was discovered in Tenerife, sparking a desperate search. Ben Ross, 26, hasn’t been sighted since…

www.thesun.co.uk

Ben is feared to have no money and no way of contacting family members for help after his bag was stolen at the beach on July 6.
Ben is thought to have had a row with his flatmates after being accidentally locked out of their apartment

After his bag was stolen on July 6, family say Ben spent hours at the police station reporting the incident before getting lost on his way home due to no longer having the aid of his phone for directions. He eventually made his way home but struggled to get the attention of flatmates to let him in because it was so late at night.

Ben decided to break into the flat so he could get to bed - but it's said to have infuriated flatmates, who are accused of then calling the cops on July 10.

 

[Inthedetails]

Brit missing on Spanish hols island as hunt launched after Jay Slater tragedy

ANOTHER young Brit has gone missing on a Spanish island just days after the body of Jay Slater was discovered in Tenerife, sparking a desperate search. Ben Ross, 26, hasn’t been sighted since…

www.thesun.co.uk

Ben is feared to have no money and no way of contacting family members for help after his bag was stolen at the beach on July 6.
Ben is thought to have had a row with his flatmates after being accidentally locked out of their apartment

After his bag was stolen on July 6, family say Ben spent hours at the police station reporting the incident before getting lost on his way home due to no longer having the aid of his phone for directions. He eventually made his way home but struggled to get the attention of flatmates to let him in because it was so late at night.

Ben decided to break into the flat so he could get to bed - but it's said to have infuriated flatmates, who are accused of then calling the cops on July 10.

Thanks for that info. I was doubting the theft situation, thinking it was a scam story (not by Ben, but by someone else). But it looks like he actually was robbed.

jmo

 

[123spain]

If he had a job and an apartment then he is not a tourist but an immigrant.
It sounds mental health related, but still it would be interesting to know who was the last person to see him alive and what the flatmates have to say.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

On behalf of the family the Bulletin today received this statement: “Felix Robinson,mother of missing British man Benjamin Ross (26, from Golbourne) is appealing for information from residents and tourists in Mallorca about the whereabouts of her son after not hearing from him since July 10.

Benjamin has had a history of mental health issues after suffering during his studies to become a Barrister and the pressures of the pandemic. After treatment and seemingly feeling much better, Ben went to Palma to take a break and work in a better climate. He secured a job with a local energy company in Palma and was seemingly doing well until a series of unfortunate events led to him going missing.

Mother of missing Briton in Mallorca appeals for help

Benjamin Ross has not been heard of since July 10. There is now a fundraiser set up to enable Felix to fund a trip to Palma to work with local authorities to find her son Ben

www.majorcadailybulletin.com

 

[starlightstarbright]

It sounds really obvious, but I hope they have checked that he hasn’t been arrested or isn’t in hospital, given there was previous involvement with the police due to situation with flatmates and concerns about his mental health.

 

[OwnedByALabrador]

It sounds really obvious, but I hope they have checked that he hasn’t been arrested or isn’t in hospital, given there was previous involvement with the police due to situation with flatmates and concerns about his mental health.

Really good points.

 

[Smccat]

Missing Brit Ben Ross fell victim to dark Majorca problem days before vanishing

Ben Ross, from Wigan, hasn't been heard from since falling victim to a theft on the Spanish island of Majorca – a problem that is all-too-common in the region

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Both Brits were captured on CCTV footage at the car hire desk in Copenhagen airport hours before they went missing - but a third unknown man was later seen with them in the Toyota, according to local media reports.

Investigators are now seeking this third individual believed to have been in contact with the victims before the tragedy, who appears to have skirted the glare of security cameras at the car rental location.

CCTV shows two Brits renting a car before they were found dead

Father-of-two Juan Cifuentes and newly-wed Farooq Abdulrazak, both from North London, went missing on a 'business trip' to Denmark and Sweden over the weekend

www.dailymail.co.uk

Stealing is a common problem faced by many tourists visiting Majorca and, in particular, the capital Palma. The Palma de Majorca airport website warns that “foreigners” and especially “people who look and act like oblivious tourists,” are the “targets of choice” for pickpockets.

Missing Brit Ben Ross fell victim to dark Majorca problem days before vanishing

Ben Ross, from Wigan, hasn't been heard from since falling victim to a theft on the Spanish island of Majorca – a problem that is all-too-common in the region

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Normal Norm]

Both Brits were captured on CCTV footage at the car hire desk in Copenhagen airport hours before they went missing - but a third unknown man was later seen with them in the Toyota, according to local media reports.

Investigators are now seeking this third individual believed to have been in contact with the victims before the tragedy, who appears to have skirted the glare of security cameras at the car rental location.
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CCTV shows two Brits renting a car before they were found dead

Father-of-two Juan Cifuentes and newly-wed Farooq Abdulrazak, both from North London, went missing on a 'business trip' to Denmark and Sweden over the weekend

www.dailymail.co.uk

Stealing is a common problem faced by many tourists visiting Majorca and, in particular, the capital Palma. The Palma de Majorca airport website warns that “foreigners” and especially “people who look and act like oblivious tourists,” are the “targets of choice” for pickpockets.

Missing Brit Ben Ross fell victim to dark Majorca problem days before vanishing

Ben Ross, from Wigan, hasn't been heard from since falling victim to a theft on the Spanish island of Majorca – a problem that is all-too-common in the region

www.mirror.co.uk

What is the relevance of the Copenhagen / Sweden incident (involving the two men from North London) to Benjamin's disappearance in Majorca? Sorry if I have missed something obvious.

 

[Inthedetails]

What is the relevance of the Copenhagen / Sweden incident (involving the two men from North London) to Benjamin's disappearance in Majorca? Sorry if I have missed something obvious.

I'm lost too.

 

[Smccat]

I'm lost too.

I think it was a mistake

 

[OldCop]

Sweden - Two bodies found in burned-out car, Malmö, 14 July 2024

On Sunday July 14 the police in Malmö (Sweden's third largest city) found a burned-out car in an industrial area, and two dead bodies were discovered in the car. The car had been hired earlier that day at the airport in Copenhagen, Denmark, on the other side of the Öresund Bridge, about 30...

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Not sure of the revelance to this case either. Perhaps just reference to dangers of travel?

 

[Skigh]

I think it was a mistake

Definitely a mistake .