Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi spotted entering Mexico - police

Police say Ms Kobayashi is now considered to be "voluntarily missing" and is not in danger.

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Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was seen on video obtained by US immigration officials crossing on foot into Mexico shortly after she landed in LA from Hawaii and deliberately missed her connecting flight to New York, officials said.

In a news conference, officials said she appeared on the video to be safe and that no foul play is suspected. They described her as a "voluntarily missing person".

The update comes amid a massive search after her family said she sent them cryptic and bizarre messages about her money and identity being stolen.

"The investigation has not uncovered any evidence that Kobayashi is being trafficked or is the victim of foul play," said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

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