A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member deployed in Latvia has been reported missing since Tuesday, and the Department of National Defence says an investigation and search efforts are ongoing.

The Department of National Defence and CAF say search efforts are ongoing for Warrant Officer George Hohl.

Lt.-Gen. Steve Boivin says Hohl is a vehicle technician from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in Edmonton, who was deployed as part of the aviation battalion to the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia.

Boivin said Hohl was last seen in the town of Adazi and Latvian police are leading the investigation. Boivin said Hohl’s next of kin has been notified and are being provided with support.