By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy.
Accept
The Spanish EyeThe Spanish EyeThe Spanish Eye
Notification Show More
  • Home
  • News
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Property
  • Opinion
  • About Us
  • Contact
Reading: Pictured: Brit, 24, who mysteriously vanished from Spain almost a month ago
Share
The Spanish EyeThe Spanish Eye
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Property
  • Opinion
  • About Us
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
The Spanish Eye > News > Catalonia > Pictured: Brit, 24, who mysteriously vanished from Spain almost a month ago
CataloniaNews

Pictured: Brit, 24, who mysteriously vanished from Spain almost a month ago

Matthew Chapman, from Doncaster, was supposed to pick his brother up for work on April 30 but never arrived.

Last updated: May 30, 2025 11:20 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: May 30, 2025
Share
SHARE

This is the British 24-year-old who mysteriously vanished from Spain almost a month ago.

Matthew Chapman, from Doncaster, was supposed to pick his brother up for work on April 30 but never arrived.

On May 1, his van was picked up on CCTV traveling to France on the Eurotunnel. He is then reported to have spent time in Portugal and Spain.

READ MORE: Brits scour Portugal party resort where Scotsman vanished three days ago

Matthew Chapman, from Doncaster, was supposed to pick his brother up for work on April 30 but never arrived

His last known location was in the resort of Tossa de Mar, some 60 miles north of Barcelona.

A search was launched by the regional Mossos d’Esquadra force this week after Matthew’s van was found abandoned by a viewpoint.

The two-day search involved helicopters and drones but failed to find any more clues.

His parents Jane and Andrew Chapman told The Times that the search was called off late on Thursday.

The worried couple criticised police’s handling of the case, claiming they had to find out about the discovery of Matthew’s van via the press.

They also said they had no contact from police, both in South Yorkshire and Spain.

A spokesperson for the Mossos d’Esquadra said: ‘It was a land, sea and air search which took place on Wednesday and Thursday.

‘The investigation into the missing man’s whereabouts is continuing.’

- Advertisement -

Police are said to not be ruling out any hypotheses. According to reports, Matthew had financial problems and his car valet firm may have been in trouble.

Do you have information that could help find Matthew? Email [email protected]

Private detectives to hunt skiving civil servants on the Costa del Sol amid surge in sick leave
Dean Huijsen in Marbella: Real Madrid star ‘comes home’ for summer break
Bull gores man, 69, to death during bullfighting festival in Spain’s Valencia
Watch: Protests in Alicante after Madrid family buys iconic book store to turn into tourist flats
Watch: Cow in Spain cuts off internet to 3,000 locals after entangling horns on fibre optic cables
TAGGED:matthew chapmanSpaintossa de mar

Sign Up For Newsletters

Be kept up to date! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Follow

Find us on Social Media
FacebookLike
XFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
Popular News
Costa BlancaCrime

Irishman, 29, is stabbed in expat haven on Spain’s Costa Blanca – weeks after ‘mafia’ shooting

Laurence Dollimore
June 16, 2025
Watch: Spanish cardiologist reveals the four healthiest oils for frying food – and the three to avoid
Greg Monks: Update in case of missing Scot who vanished from Portugal a WEEK ago
What charges is Estepona mayor Jose Urbano facing? All you need to know ahead of June trial date
Must visit: The ‘Notting Hill of Andalucia’ once dubbed Spain’s ‘most perfect town’ by The Telegraph

Categories

  • News
  • Costa del Sol
  • Crime
  • Andalucia
  • weather
  • Travel
  • Costa Blanca
  • Politics
  • Life in Spain
  • Canaries

The Spanish Eye

Your first look at what’s happening in Andalucia Spain - All the latest news, opinion and analysis.
Quick Link
  • Home
  • News
  • Register for Free access
  • Contact
Top Categories
  • News
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Property

Get News straight to your inbox

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Please wait…

Thank you for signing up!

© The Spanish Eye 2024 - All rights reserved | Privacy Policy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

Not a member? Sign Up