Hannah Kobayashi listed as ‘voluntary missing person’ after video shows her crossing into Mexico: police
The search for Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who disappeared while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has taken a new turn as authorities have now declared her a “voluntary missing person.” The Los Angeles Police Department provided an update on Monday, stating that there is no evidence of foul play in her disappearance.
According to Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, surveillance footage from U.S. Customs and Border Protection revealed that Kobayashi crossed the United States border on foot into Mexico. The video showed her alone, carrying her luggage, and appearing unharmed. This new development has raised more questions than answers for her family and authorities.
Kobayashi, a 30-year-old resident of Oahu, Hawaii, was on her way to visit her aunt in New York City when she went missing. She had a connecting flight at LAX, but she never boarded the plane to New York. Investigators believe that she intentionally missed her flight, but her family disputes this claim. They have been actively involved in the search efforts and remain hopeful that the LAPD is doing everything possible to locate her.
In a tragic turn of events, Kobayashi’s father, Ryan Kobayashi, was found dead in an apparent suicide while searching for his daughter in Los Angeles. This devastating loss has added another layer of complexity to the already puzzling case.
Despite the challenges and uncertainties surrounding Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance, her family and authorities remain committed to finding her. Anyone with information is urged to contact the RAD Movement hotline at 619-904-0840.
As this story continues to unfold, Fox News Digital will provide updates on the search for Hannah Kobayashi. Stay tuned for more developments on this compelling and mysterious case.
