Police say 'Gossip Girl' star Chanel Maya Banks is not missing

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:04PM
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LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles actress who has appeared in shows such as "Blue Bloods" and "Gossip Girl" has been found safe.

Family members said on Tuesday that Chanel Maya Banks, 36, had been missing since Oct. 30. She lives in the Playa Vista area.

The LAPD told ABC News on Wednesday morning that Banks was safe, unharmed, and no foul play is suspected in her reported disappearance.

The LAPD says while it can't control what the family says she is safe and sound and there is no crime and no suspects involved.

A missing persons report was filed November 8 and her family has been looking for her.

Recently, authorities conducted welfare checks at her home and did not locate her.

Her family said Tuesday they entered the apartment where she had been living with her husband of one year and found her belongings and dog still there.

Danielle-Tori Singh, who flew in from Toronto to help with the search, says she's very close with her cousin. When even just a few days went by without hearing from her or being able to reach her, she and other family members grew worried.

"Five days without hearing from my cousin is red flags and alarm bells," Singh told ABC Los Angeles affiliate KABC. "She doesn't go more than 48 hours without speaking to me or her mom. ... That girl is more like a big sister to me."

Singh has been distributing flyers in Banks' neighborhood.

She says Banks' husband has not been cooperating with the family or authorities.

Banks' IMDB page lists appearances in shows such as "Blue Bloods," "Twelve" and "Gossip Girl." She at times acted under the name Chanel Farrell.

Singh says her cousin had been moving away from acting in recent years and was focusing on writing.

"I can tell you in my soul, in my gut, something is not right. ... We're crossing two weeks now without a word, without a sound. Nothing."

LAPD said the case has been closed.

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