Hannah Kobayashi has been ‘found safe’ a month after disappearance at LAX drove dad to suicide

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe and has regained contact with her family, loved ones have revealed.

The Hawaiian woman contacted her relatives on Wednesday to tell them she was doing well, according to a statement shared with DailyMail.com.

“We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” the statement said.

“The past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take time to heal and process all we have been through.

‘We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this difficult time. Your kindness and care have meant a lot to us.’

Kobayashi disappeared at LAX on November 8 while traveling from her home in Hawaii to New York for a “bucket list” trip.

Her father flew to Los Angeles to assist in the search for her and ultimately committed suicide.

Earlier this month, the LAPD reported that Kobayashi had voluntarily crossed into Mexico.

But her family continued to contradict police in public statements, saying they still did not know if Kobayashi was safe.

The 30-year-old disappeared from Los Angeles International Airport after missing a connecting flight from her home in Maui to New York. She is seen after landing at LAX on the left and purchasing a bus ticket at Union Station on the right

Investigators say Kobayashi “knowingly left the airport,” before using her passport and cash to purchase a bus ticket to the U.S.-Mexico border. She was later caught on surveillance footage entering Tijuana on foot between November 12 and 13.

Police closed their investigation into her whereabouts after determining she was ‘voluntarily missing’.

Her family claimed they did not see the surveillance footage of her crossing the border into Mexico until December 2.

Kobayashi’s relatives faced backlash after police revealed she was not missing as they raised money for the search.

The family said going to Mexico was unusual for Kobayashi and they were still trying to contact her.

Even after police closed the investigation, the family said the search for Kobayashi was “far from over, and they are determined to do everything possible to bring her home safely.”

“We are extremely grateful for the urgency and dedication shown by police in investigating Hannah’s disappearance,” they said in a statement shared online by NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin.

“Our family remains hopeful that Hannah is safe and urges everyone to continue the search.

Kobayashi’s father, seen above, flew to Los Angeles to assist in the search for her and ultimately committed suicide

“We want answers and a resolution that will ensure Hannah’s safety and urge law enforcement and the public to remain focused on finding her and avoid speculative conclusions.

“Spreading awareness and sharing verified information about her case is critical, and we appreciate your continued support in these efforts.”

The family subsequently confirmed reports that they were investigating the possibility that she was involved in a green card scam leading up to her disappearance.

Last week, sources told LA Mag that she was apparently defrauded out of proceeds from a green card visa program.

The outlet said Kobayashi and her then-partner landed at LAX with plans to board their connecting flight, with her legal husband and his partner also on board.

LA Mag reports that the scam was discovered by Kobayashi’s mother, who found documents listing a lawyer for her daughter’s wedding, which she handed over to police.

In a statement from family attorney Sara Azari, she said the family did not have “the facts or necessary documents” to verify what they called the “alleged marriage.”

Their statement said: “This is one of many leads that we are actively investigating with the assistance of our attorney and investigative team.

“We would also like to confirm that we transferred the alleged information to the police immediately upon receipt.”