Hannah Kobayashi Found Safe After Voluntary Disappearance

The Hawaii photographer, missing for over a month, contacted her family after crossing into Mexico, where police determined she left voluntarily.

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii, has been found safe after going missing in Los Angeles on November 8, 2024.
Authorities classified her as a voluntary missing person after surveillance footage showed her crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone on November 12.
Her family reported receiving cryptic text messages before losing contact, including claims of identity theft and concerns for her safety.
The case drew national attention, and her father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically died by suicide during the search in late November.
The family has requested privacy and has not disclosed further details about her location or circumstances.