Missing man found dead in Sant Cugat three weeks later

José, 58 years old and a resident of Terrassa, disappeared on July 6 in Sant Cugat del Vallès. The Mossos d'Esquadra have confirmed his death and have conveyed their condolences to the family.

The Mossos d'Esquadra have confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of José, the 58-year-old man who went missing on July 6 in Sant Cugat del Vallès. The news was communicated in recent hours through the social media of the police force, which had activated a citizen alert to locate him.

José was a resident of Terrassa, although his disappearance occurred in the area of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Since then, the Mossos had disseminated his photograph and details such as the clothing he was wearing, requesting public assistance to find his whereabouts. The initial alert indicated that the man might be disoriented.

The police force has not provided details about the circumstances of the death or the exact location where he was found. It has also not been reported whether there are indications of criminality, so the causes of death remain unknown.

In their farewell message, the Mossos expressed their condolences to José's family and friends. The disappearance had generated great concern among those close to him and in the towns of Sant Cugat and Terrassa, where neighbours and acquaintances mobilised to assist in the search.

The investigation remains open to clarify the facts, although no arrests have been made nor have further details been released at this time. The regional police have requested discretion and respect for the family during this time of grief.

This tragic outcome brings an end to three weeks of uncertainty. The missing person alert, which had been widely disseminated on social media and in the media, mobilised numerous citizens who shared the information in the hope of finding José alive.

The Terrassa City Council, the municipality where the deceased resided, has not officially commented, but municipal sources have expressed their sorrow over what happened. In Sant Cugat, where the disappearance occurred, the news has caused consternation among the residents.

The authorities remind the importance of acting quickly in the event of a disappearance and following established protocols, which include the dissemination of alerts and public collaboration. In this case, despite the efforts, the fatal outcome could not be avoided.