Maui Woman Vanishes at LAX: Family Desperately Searches for Hannah Kobayashi
The sudden disappearance of 31-year-old Hannah Kobayashi has left her family and community searching for answers. The Maui native went missing on November 10, 2024, during a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while en route to visit family in New York City.
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A Troubling Last Message
Hannah, a seasoned traveler, texted her family shortly before vanishing, expressing fears of identity theft. "She mentioned feeling scared and that someone might be trying to steal her money and identity," her father, Ryan Kobayashi, shared. This cryptic message marked the last communication from Hannah, whose phone later stopped responding.
Missing Flight and Mysterious Sighting
Instead of boarding her connecting flight, Hannah was reportedly seen at The Grove, a Los Angeles shopping center, attending a public event. Her family noted that she sent messages referencing "the matrix," an unusual shift in her typical demeanor. Despite a social media post and a brief appearance in a video from the event, no further sightings have been confirmed.
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Search Efforts Intensify
Authorities, alongside Hannah's family, have mobilized search efforts, urging anyone with information to come forward. The LAX Police Department and California's Missing Persons Unit are involved, and her disappearance has garnered attention on social media, with posts and videos aiming to spread awareness
Hannah is described as standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and fair skin with freckles. Her family emphasizes her reliability and the unusual nature of her disappearance, given her extensive travel experience.
How You Can Help
The family is pleading for help from the public. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LAX Police Department at (310) 646-4268 or the California Missing Persons Hotline at 1-800-222-FIND.
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As the days pass, the Kobayashi family remains hopeful that increased attention will bring answers and, ultimately, Hannah home safely.
Source: Missing People in America Hoodline