Desperate search for British tourist who was robbed and lost his passport before going mysteriously missing in Majorca

A man has gone missing after being robbed while on a working holiday.

Ben Ross, 26, from Goulbourn, Wigan, travelled from the UK after he secured a job at a local energy company after deciding to take a break from his studies.

However, on July 6 after he set out to get his European tax code, he went to the beach for a swim on the way back. Whilst there, his bag was stolen, including his phone, passport iPad, Wallet and keys to where he was staying.

Upon returning to his flat he was forced to break in after his flatmates refused him entry due to not knowing who was knocking on the door so late.

A GoFundMe set up to support his mum Felix said: “On the 10th July, police were called about this incident to be told they wouldn’t intervene as Ben had offered to pay for any damages and explained the extenuating circumstances.

“One of the flatmates is then alleged to have threatened Ben with eviction and said they would ‘remove him’ before the weekend, information that has further increased Felix’s worries for the wellbeing of her son.

“During this time, Felix and Ben were trying to work with his bank to secure funds for Ben to enable him to access other accommodation, food and water.

“Unfortunately, the instructions they sent were not working which only further added to Ben’s mental state leading him to send a peculiar email to Felix, which confirmed his mental state was not in a good place, before he cut off communications with her completely.

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Now, Felix says she has been in contact with Ben’s flatmates who she claims have changed their story adding she must go out to Palma and appeal to the local residents and tourists in the area, for information and any sightings of her son.

She said “Like any mother, no matter what age your children are, they are still your children. I just need to know my son is safe and well.

“The last few days have been torture. Please, if anyone has seen Ben, even if it’s just for a second, let the authorities know. We need to find him.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help her.

Ben’s family is being supported by LBT Global, the same charity involved in the search for Jay Slater.

The Foreign Office are supporting Felix and they are “in contact with local authorities.”