A Spanish criminal investigation unit is looking into the disappearance of rugby player Levi Davis, according to information provided to the BBC.
The 24-year-old was last spotted in Barcelona four months ago.
Levi is still listed as missing, but a spokesman said investigators were attempting to determine whether a crime had been committed.
The case had "disturbing" issues with "no logical explanation," according to Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan Police.
According to a spokesman, Spanish law forbids the force from providing specific information on ongoing cases, so it was unable to provide more information to the BBC.
Since his disappearance, there haven't been many recent official updates on Levi's case.
Friendship Richard Squire has been leading a search for him; he calls it an "emotional rollercoaster.".
I'm working with people I haven't met before, he claims.
"You have no idea which information is accurate and which is false. And it's really, really upsetting.
"Even though it's been four months, every day still feels like the first day. And it's hard, really hard. ".
Levi was working on his music career at the time of his disappearance. He had played rugby for Bath and Worthing.
Following a 2019 appearance on Celebrity X-Factor, he inked a record deal and dropped his debut single in September.
Levi traveled to Ibiza to stay with Richard and work on songs since his second single was scheduled to be released in November.
On October 17, he arrived on the island, and on October 29, he left by boat for Barcelona.
Richard claims to have dropped Levi off in Ibiza Town the day before because he had made plans to meet someone for dinner. He didn't see him again after that.
He sent Levi a message the following morning to see if he was alright and to let him know he had left the island.
I was clearly concerned for him. He replied, "Barcelona, visiting some friends," when I asked him where he had gone.
I then said in a voice message to him, "You're worrying me. Tell me where you are, if possible. ".
Levi promised to call once he got to Barcelona, but he never did.
The police opened an investigation on November 8 after Richard got in touch with Levi's family and other shared friends after a few days.
Just hours after his arrival, Levi was seen for the last time on CCTV footage leaving the Old Irish Pub in the heart of the city.
On October 30, he attempted to call another friend just after midnight before sending a WhatsApp voice message that was shared with the BBC.
He describes Barcelona as "absolutely beautiful" in the brief message.
I find it amazing. My inspiration has literally just come to me. I adore it. He exclaims, "It's so good.
It was the last time anyone knew Levi spoke to his friends or family.
Levi's disappearance has sparked online rumors and conspiracy theories due to a lack of information, which, according to his family, has upset them.
Some of it has centered on a video of Levi that he uploaded to Instagram before deleting it. This happened just before he vanished.
The first time Julie Davis, the mother of Levi Davis, learned it had been made public was when it first appeared online. Julie Davis is "disgusted" by some of the rumors that have been spreading.
It's difficult to know or tell what is true from what isn't, she claims.
While Levi is still missing, Julie watches videos on his social media and waits impatiently for some good news.
Despite the fact that Levi is not present, I am constantly watching TikTok videos and other content because it gives me the impression that he is.
It merely brings me comfort. " .
The complete episode of "Looking for Levi" from File on 4 is available to stream on BBC Sounds.
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