Hannah Kobayashi, Maui woman who vanished after landing in LA last month, found safe, family says

LOS ANGELES — The family of Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui woman who vanished after landing in Los Angeles last month, says she’s been found safe.

“The family issued a statement expressing their immense relief and gratitude for Hannah’s safe return,” it was stated. They also requested privacy while they recover from the recent challenging experiences. The family extended their sincere appreciation to all the supporters for their kind gestures and care during this trying period.

Sister station KABC has learned Kobayashi has spoken with her family and has assured them that she’s safe.

No further details were released.

Kobayashi flew from Maui to LAX on November 8 and was expected to take a connecting flight to New York but missed that connection. Aside from a few cryptic text messages, the family had not heard directly from her.

Police later said they believe she missed the connecting flight on purpose. She retrieved her luggage from LAX days later, used cash and her passport at Union Station to buy a bus ticket to the border before walking into Mexico.

MORE | Missing woman Hannah Kobayashi crossed border into Mexico voluntarily, LAPD says

Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who had been believed to be missing in Los Angeles, crossed the border into Mexico on her own accord and is not the victim of any crime, the LAPD said.

Hannah’s father, Ryan Kobayashi, was found dead last month in a parking lot near LAX. The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be suicide.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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