The family of a missing Bedford man is desperate for clues that might help them find 48-year-old Jonathan Chigier.

Chigier was last seen Friday, Dec. 18, when he left his home in his SUV to meet up with some friends. He never arrived.

"It was a huge shock," family friend Bruce Fisher said. "This could be someone you know. This could be your neighbour. It could be your family member."

Halifax Regional Police are investigating, and Fisher says the Department of Natural Resources has issued bulletins asking people to be on the lookout. But Fisher says they have no leads.

"He didn't take his cell phone with him unfortunately, so they can't ping it. His bank accounts haven't been touched. It's a bit of a mystery."

Fisher describes Chigier as a devoted family man, the father of three. Chigier is the resources teacher at Oldfield Consolidated School in Enfield.

"Nothing will be right until they find him and he's safe."

The family is hoping that the key is finding his vehicle, which also hasn't been located. Chigier was driving a grey 2011 Honda CRV, licence plate FRD 951.

"It's a big province and he could conceivably be anywhere."

Fisher says the Chigier family is hoping that those driving around the province for Christmas will keep an eye out for the vehicle to help bring him home.