A Bedford man who was reported missing on Dec. 19 has been found dead, police have confirmed.

Jonathan Chigier, 48, left his home on Dec. 18 to visit friends. Halifax Regional Police say his remains were found yesterday inside his car on a back road in Mount Uniacke.

Police say a woman out for a walk came upon a snow-covered vehicle and contacted East Hants District RCMP.

Foul play is not suspected.

It is not known how long the vehicle had been at the location, said Const. Dianne Woodworth.

The investigation into the case is mostly concluded, she added.

Chigier is survived by his wife and three children. He was the resources teacher at Oldfield Consolidated School in Enfield.

The family issued this statement on a Facebook page called "Help find Jonathan Chigier."

"Although we are very private people, we do feel an overwhelming need to speak out to take notice and thank with all our hearts those of you who came forward and assisted in the search for Jonathan," it reads, in part.

Police said, "Our thoughts are with Jonathan's family and friends at this difficult time, and they respectfully request their privacy. Investigators extend their thanks to the media and the public for their assistance with this matter."