Ayrton Delgado de Buck, a 23-year-old from Helmond, has been missing along the Spanish coast for over a month without money or necessary medication, according to his mother, Anouk (49). Local authorities in the Netherlands, Spain, and Montenegro have officially registered him as a missing person following a formal report filed by his family.
Timeline of the Disappearance in Benidorm and Torrevieja
Ayrton moved from Brabant to Spain with his family last year. After domestic tensions arose, he left home and lived with two acquaintances from Helmond in Torrevieja, according to family statements. By late June, he had to leave that residence following disputes, which marked the point where family members lost direct contact with him.
Anouk initially believed her son remained in touch with a nephew in Helmond. During a trip back to the Netherlands, she discovered that no one in the family had heard from him in weeks. “I asked everyone: did you still have contact with Ayrton? The answer was always no,” Anouk stated.
Eyewitness Sightings and Mental Health Concerns
Following a public appeal on Facebook and contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Dutch woman stepped forward with information. She reported meeting Ayrton on July 3 in Benidorm, where he was wandering the beach with minimal belongings, including a basic black pair of shorts, a shirt, sneakers, and a Basic-Fit bag, according to his mother.
Photographs and videos provided by the witness showed significant weight loss and signs of severe mental distress. Ayrton previously used medication for mental health conditions, but stopped taking his prescriptions after relocating to Spain, his mother noted. The witness who encountered him in Benidorm reported that he appeared heavily confused and possibly experienced a psychosis, though he refused offers of food and declined to contact his family.
Official Search Efforts Across Multiple Countries
Because Ayrton is an adult, search options remain constrained, according to the family. Official missing person reports have been filed with police departments in the Netherlands, Spain, and Montenegro—the latter prompted by an old reference on his Facebook profile listing Budva as a residence. If he encounters law enforcement in any of those jurisdictions, Anouk says she expects to receive immediate notification, though no such contact has occurred.
Family members have distributed posters and asked expatriates and vacationers in Spain to remain vigilant. “If people even just see him, take a picture and pass on where he was seen. Then we can go further from there,” Anouk said. Anyone with verifiable information can reach out via email at [email protected] or by phone at +346464580.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Ayrton Delgado de Buck last seen?
He was last seen on July 3 in Benidorm, Spain, where he was spotted wandering the beach.
What authorities are involved in the search?
Official missing person registrations are active with law enforcement agencies in the Netherlands, Spain, and Montenegro.
What should I do if I spot Ayrton?
The family requests that witnesses take a photo if possible, note the location, and contact them directly at [email protected] or call +346464580.
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