Los Angeles police reported that actress Chanel Banks, known for her role in “Gossip Girl,” was found safe after being reported missing earlier this month. However, her family continues to maintain that the 36-year-old is still unaccounted for.
On November 8, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that Banks, who resides in Playa Vista, had been located in Texas following her disappearance. Family members stated in a GoFundMe post that wellness checks were conducted at Banks’ home on November 7 and 8, but she was not present. The last known contact with her was on October 30, prompting the distribution of missing person posters throughout Los Angeles’ Westside.
While the police confirmed Banks’ safety and indicated that there was no evidence of foul play, her relatives held a press conference expressing their belief that she remains missing. Cousin Danielle-Tori Singh called for the public to keep searching, asserting that footage from police body cameras shows a different woman than Banks.
Further complicating the situation, Banks’ husband claimed that she was on a trip and had never been truly missing. He referenced a post on her Instagram, suggesting she is safe.
Banks has appeared in various projects, including three episodes of “Gossip Girl,” “Blue Bloods,” and the film “Twelve.”
This evolving story highlights the complexities and misunderstandings that can arise in missing persons cases. Staying engaged and aware can be crucial to ensuring the safety of those involved, and hopefully, clarity will emerge soon regarding Banks’ situation.
As updates continue to unfold, it underscores the importance of communication within families and surrounding support networks, especially during times of concern.