Businesses are being asked to check their CCTV as a search for a missing couple moves to a new area.

Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder are now believed to have made their way through roads in Darnley Road, Strood, towards Rede Common.

The pair, both from Gillingham, have been missing since Monday (January 6).

Recovered CCTV footage showed them in the Chatham area at about 3:25pm the same day.

But now officers believe they walked through the Medway Towns on the day they were last seen and are in the Strood area.

Their remain concerns for the welfare of both.

Louis 31, is described as being white, 5ft 5ins, of slim build and with a shaved head.

In a CCTV picture, he was seen wearing all-black clothing and a light woollen hat.

He had previously also been seen carrying a black rucksack.

Rebecca, 26, is white, of slim build and 5ft 11 tall.

She has dark hair which she wears in a ponytail.

She was last with a black top, black trousers, a long grey and white scarf, trainers on and carrying a plastic bag and a grey handbag.

Chief Inspector Garry Cook said: “Our enquiries have placed Louis and Rebecca together in the Strood area.

“We remain concerned for their welfare and are urging them to contact us at the earliest opportunity.

“I am also asking any friends who may have been in contact with them or who have information that may assist, to call our appeal line.”

Residents and businesses in the area, particularly in Darnley Road and Rede Common, are being asked to check for CCTV video after 4pm on Monday.

Drivers with any dashcam footage are also being asked to look.

Anyone with information should call 999, quoting reference 06-0983.