The family of a “caring” stepdad say they are in shock after his disappearance sparked a huge search operation.

Jonathan Davis was last seen in the Melbourne Avenue area of Dover at about 6pm yesterday before he was reported missing.

Earlier today, officers released a CCTV image of him in the Sheridan Road area.

His sister Stephanie Davis says the 35-year-old was last seen at the Co-op in Crabble Hill, Dover.

“We are all in shock and just want him home safe,” the 34-year-old told KentOnline.

“We can’t get hold of him and he turned his phone off at 6pm yesterday so nobody has been able to locate him since.

“The police had drones, dogs and a helicopter searching for him.

“His friends have been out and about looking.

“He is a caring person and he will always put others before himself.

“Even if someone thinks they have seen him, that helps us look in the right direction.

“I just hope he is still alive.”

Jonathan is described as being about 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair and stubble.

He was wearing a black jacket with a hood, a black hooded top and jogging bottoms when last seen.

Police issued an appeal yesterday to track him down.

Officers are concerned for his welfare and urge anyone who has seen him to call 999 quoting 30-1037.