The family of missing Hawaiian photographer Hannah Kobayashi insists the search for her is “not over yet” after Los Angeles police declared her a “voluntary disappearance.”
“We are deeply grateful for the urgency and dedication shown by the police in investigating Hannah's disappearance,” the family said in a statement posted on social media.
“Our family hopes Hannah is safe and calls on everyone to continue the search,” the statement added. “The search is not over yet. We will do everything in our power to bring her home safely.”
Customs and Border Protection footage shows a 30-year-old man crossing the southern border on foot near Tijuana on Nov. 12 at about 12:15 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department told reporters Monday. Announced at a press conference.
Investigators believe she threw away her phone after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport and taking a connecting flight. And she had “expressed a desire to step away from modern internet connectivity,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said, noting there was no evidence that she was the victim of any criminal activity or crime. Target of sex traffickers.
Still, the family wants “answers and solutions to ensure Hannah's safety,” and urges law enforcement and the public to “focus on finding Hannah and avoid speculative conclusions.”
“Spreading awareness and sharing verified information about her case is so important, and we deeply appreciate your continued support of these efforts.”
