A renewed appeal has been launched by Kent police to find missing couple Rebecca Smallcalder and Louis Bond who have not been seen since Monday.
Officers released a new CCTV image of the pair last night and said they are ‘very concerned’ for the pair’s welfare as fears around their sudden disappearance grow.
Ms Smallcalder, 26, and Mr Bond, 31, were both last seen together in Chatham, Kent at 3.25pm on January 6.
The couple, who are engaged, are believed to be together.
Their last known movements before disappearing saw them walking along Gillingham High Street together at 2.30pm.
Ms Smallcalder, from Gillingham, Kent, was also seen hours before her disappearance at around 11am on Monday, January 6 in the Brompton area.
She is described as being white, of slim build, 5ft 11ins with dark hair which she wears in a ponytail.
Ms Smallcalder was wearing a black top, black trousers and light blue or green shoes. She was also carrying a plastic bag – possibly containing books – and a grey handbag.
Rebecca Smallcalder and Louis Bond were last seen in Chatham at 3.25pm on January 6
Rebecca Smallcalder, 26, is described as being white, of slim build, 5ft 11ins with dark hair which she wears in a ponytail
Louis Bond, 31, was last seen in Chatham on Monday afternoon along with his partner
Relatives raised the alarm afresh on Tuesday after she failed to turn up to work.
Mr Bond is described as being white, 5ft 5ins, of slim build and with a shaved head.
He was wearing a black woollen hat, orange and black workman’s trousers and black boots. He was carrying a black rucksack. Louis was also wearing a reflective jacket that he is thought to have since discarded.
Partner Mr Bond was seen in Rope Walk in Chatham on Monday afternoon.
Police originally said he may be in the Great Lines, Hardstown or Brompton areas and that officers are ‘very concerned’ for his welfare.
According to their social media profiles, the couple have been in a relationship since August 2016 and are now engaged.
Posting on Facebook yesterday, Ms Smallcalder’s sister Naomi Armstrong said: ‘Could everyone please look out for my sister. We just want you home Becky, we love you so much.’
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Rebecca was last seen wearing black, a white and grey scarf, trainers and carrying a plastic bag and a handbag
Anyone with information about the missing couple is being asked to call 999, quoting reference 06-0983
She added: ‘She didn’t arrive at work this morning. So presuming they [Ms Smallcalder and Mr Bond] are both together.’
A friend of Mr Bond’s wrote: ‘Louis boy get home. I’ve known you since you was a kid, please get in touch with someone.’
Chief Inspector Garry Cook said: ‘Our enquiries to locate Louis led us to identify that Rebecca had not been seen after leaving work on the same day.
‘We have identified they were together in Gillingham High Street during the afternoon of Monday 6 January and then later that day around Chatham town centre, where they walked in the High Street in the direction of Rochester.
‘We are very concerned for their welfare and are urging members of the public to contact us if they see either of them.’
Residents and businesses in Chatham High Street and surrounding roads are urged to check for relevant CCTV footage. Motorists are also asked to review dashcam footage.
Anyone with information should call 999, quoting reference 06-0983.
