We are happy to learn that Hannah has been found safe, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. Now that we have this new information, this has become a private matter and we will wrap up our investigation.
We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe, Brandi Yee and Sydni Kobayashi wrote. This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through.
Kobayashi's journey began when she missed a connecting flight on Nov. 8 during a stop at Los Angeles International Airport. After planning to explore the city, her alarming text messages prompted her family to report her missing.
Police had previously stated that Kobayashi was voluntarily missing and had gone on her own will across the border into Mexico, which added complexity to the search efforts.
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