A Hubbard man, a civilian teaching at the Yakota Air Base in Japan, was reported missing earlier this month.

Trevor Balint has been missing since Feb. 1.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Howland, spoke with Col. Andrew Campbell, base commander, about the investigation into Balint’s disappearance. According to a press release, Ryan received an update Tuesday.

According to the release, Campbell assured Ryan that the military and Japanese authorities are “doing everything in their power to find answers and bring an end to this nightmare for the Balint family.”

Also in the release, Campbell confirmed he and his staff regularly communicate with Balint’s wife.

“… I will continue to closely monitor this situation and remain in close contact with military leadership at the Yakota Air Base and the Balint Family,” Ryan stated in the press release.

In a video posted on a social media page called “Find Trevor Balint,” Balint’s wife Britni pleaded for the Japanese government and Col. Campbell to increase their efforts in the search.

Britni Moss Balint said Trevor was last seen at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 1 at their residence on the east side of the air base near Mendel Elementary School, the school where he teaches. He was wearing a gray short-sleeve T-shirt and did not have his cellphone, wallet or keys.

“…I would like to ask the community to continue in the efforts to search for Trevor and spread awareness until every person who has access to Yakota Air Base is aware of the ongoing search,” Britni said. “Trevor, wherever you are, please come home. I miss you so, so much.”

According to the social media page, Britni and her friends are distributing flyers about the missing man on and around the base to ensure there is 100 percent awareness.

Britni’s mother, Denise Mott, of Brookfield, said she is trying to get an emergency visa to be with her daughter in Japan. Mott said she is receiving help from both Ryan and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s offices.

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