Hannah Kobayashi's Disappearance Reclassified as Voluntary Missing Person Case

Police confirm the 30-year-old crossed into Mexico after leaving Los Angeles, as her family continues to question the circumstances of her departure.

Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui resident, was reported missing on November 12 after failing to board a connecting flight to New York City.
Surveillance footage revealed she crossed into Mexico on foot via the San Ysidro border crossing on November 12, appearing unharmed and carrying her luggage.
Police have classified her case as a voluntary missing person, stating there is no evidence of foul play, trafficking, or criminal activity.
Kobayashi sent unusual and concerning text messages to her family before disappearing, referencing identity theft, spiritual awakenings, and fear of returning home.
Her father, Ryan Kobayashi, died by suicide on November 24 during the search, with the family criticizing public speculation and online conspiracy theories for adding to the emotional toll.