Dead or alive

A Russian-born American businessman disappeared under murky circumstances from his vacation house in Latvia. He is believed to be alive, the U.S. Embassy in the country said Wednesday to Moscow Times. Police began a massive search effort after a sport utility vehicle believed to belong to Rozhetskin was found abandoned in the city. Rozhetskin's private plane left Latvia in a hurry on Sunday, possibly without his consent, Latvian news agency Leta reported Wednesday, citing "unofficial information."