As friends and family frantically try to get the word out that Jonathan Chigier is missing, Halifax Regional Police say they don't have enough information to organize a formal ground search and rescue for the missing Bedford teacher.

There has been no sign of him or his vehicle – a grey Honda CRV – since he left his home to visit friends on Dec. 18.

Const. Diane Woodworth says police have received many tips in their investigation, and are actively looking for the 48-year-old.

"In general, we reach out to the family members, we speak to friends," she said. "We go to places where the person is known to frequent."

Woodworth said that without an "actual pinpointed area" where Chigier might be, there has been no ground search.



"Officers have been looking for him otherwise daily," she said.

Chigier's family and friends hired a private helicopter last weekend to look for his vehicle but did not locate it.

On a Facebook page dedicated to the search, dozens of people have offered to help put up posters and get the word out.

His friends say Chigier could be anywhere at this point, as they don't know an exact route that he was supposed to travel that night.

Jonathan Chigier's friend says Chigier left his cellphone at home, and his bank cards have not been used since he disappeared. (Submitted by Bruce Fisher)

Chigier, who is married and has three children, is the resources teacher at Oldfield Consolidated School.

His family has been too upset to speak publicly.

His friend, Bruce Fisher, says there will be a "dark cloud" hanging over all of Chigier's friends and family until he is found.

Woodworth says police don't believe Chigier has been met with foul play, but police are concerned for his well-being.