The father of two, who played for the Eels and Roosters from 2000 to 2008, was seen leaving his Beaumont Hills home that evening in his silver Subaru (NSW registration plate CME 54F) without his wallet or phone.

Chad’s brother Tim said this was not normal behaviour.

“We keep saying it, but it’s true — this is not anything we saw coming because it’s completely out of character,” Tim told the Daily Telegraph.

“We just want Chad home.”

Anyone with information should contact Castle Hill Police on (02) 9680 5399.