British Boy Missing for 6 Years Found in France After disappearing at age 11 in Spain, Alex Batty was discovered by a delivery driver in France. His mother and grandfather are wanted in connection with his disappearance. The authorities expect him to return to Britain soon. Alex was found walking in the rain with a skateboard and flashlight. He had been living in an itinerant spiritual community in Spain and France but decided to leave because he missed his loved ones in Britain. His grandmother confirmed his identity and said it's unbelievable to finally speak to him again.