Family of missing Hawaii woman says she sent ‘alarming’ text before disappearing in Los Angeles

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Hawaii resident, went missing in Los Angeles after missing a connecting flight to New York City. She sent concerning text messages to her family, mentioning feeling scared and that someone may be trying to steal her money and identity. Her family reported her missing to the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI, and a search effort has been launched. Security video shows her in downtown Los Angeles with someone, sparking concern among her family. They have focused their search efforts on the area near Pico Boulevard and Hill Street. Kobayashi had recently broken up with her boyfriend who was on the same flight but made the connection to New York City. Her family reassured the public that she does not suffer from mental illness. Concerns for her safety are high, with family members expressing worry about her well-being, especially given her alarming messages and the circumstances of her disappearance. The family is actively seeking any information that may help locate her and bring her back home.

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