According to the report, Hewitt left Leeds on 20 June to attend an England group-stage match. His planned route included a connection in Barcelona before continuing to Boston.
The last contact came during the early hours of Sunday, 21 June, while he was still in Barcelona. His family has not confirmed that he boarded the onward flight.
Those details leave the key question unanswered: whether Hewitt remained in Spain or travelled elsewhere after the stopover.
The family has reported the disappearance to the authorities, with a case opened under police reference 20260628/1183. A record was also reportedly opened with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under reference 02470905, while Interpol has been notified.
The report says investigators are working to establish whether Hewitt left Barcelona. At present, the family’s account identifies the Spanish city as the last known point in his journey.
Hewitt is described as a familiar figure among Leeds supporters after following the club at home and away matches for decades. His family believes fans may recognise him and is asking anyone who saw him or contacted him after 21 June to come forward.
The immediate priority is to reconstruct his movements after the Barcelona stopover. Any verified sighting could help authorities determine his whereabouts and provide the family with the information it is seeking.