The family of Gossip Girl actress Chanel Banks are desperate for any leads to her whereabouts following her sudden disappearance on October 30, 2024. In a Facebook post, the missing person's cousin, Danielle Tori Singh, said Banks is an actress and writer who lived in Club Marina apartments in Playa Vista/Marina Del Rey, which she reportedly shares with her husband of one year.
Danielle told ABC News it was uncharacteristic of her cousin to disappear for weeks without a trace. Danielle, who is supposedly incredibly close to her cousin, said the family grew concerned after they did not hear from her for a few days. Danielle told ABC affiliate KABC that she received a text from Banks on October 30, 2024. She has not heard from her since.
Danielle reportedly flew down from Toronto, Canada, with Banks’ mother and went into the apartment on November 10, 2024. Upon entering her apartment, they reportedly found Banks' belongings, including her dog and car in the location.
However, her phone and laptop were missing. Law enforcement also conducted welfare checks in the apartment On November 7 and 8, but were unable to locate the missing person. Danielle alleged Chanel Banks’ husband has refused to cooperate with the family and law enforcement. She added:
“Her husband has been uncooperative with our family and LAPD. In fact, he has been seen removing her missing person flyers from cars and the surrounding area."
Chanel Banks' husband allegedly had scratches on his neck and arms after wife's disappearance
Chanel Banks is a Canadian native who has lived in Los Angeles for over a decade. Banks appeared in third season episodes of Gossip Girl (2009) as Sawyer Bennett, where she played one of Jenny Humphrey's friends. In 2010, she also appeared in an episode of Blue Bloods and the drama show Twelve.
Danielle Tori Singh said her cousin had taken a break from acting to focus on writing. Danielle also initiated a GoFundMe to fund a search effort for her missing cousin. On the fundraising page, Danielle revealed after entering the missing person’s apartment on November 10, the family noticed Chanel Banks’ husband sported a “busted lip and marks and scratches on his neck and arms.”
Danielle said he did not have any injuries when police conducted a welfare check on November 7. Authorities reportedly took pictures of the injuries on November 10, 2024. According to Danielle, Chanel Banks’ husband also claimed he has not seen or heard from his wife since November 7, 2024. When pressed for answers, he allegedly said:
“she does not want to be found, she will reach out when she’s ready.”
Danielle alleged police refused to investigate the husband as there was no evidence of foul play in her cousin’s disappearance. Danielle said the funds raised through GoFundMe will go toward hiring a private investigator. She added:
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“We also need money for hotels, food, rental cars and gas. We are not from Los Angeles. I flew in from Toronto, Canada and her mom flew here from New York. Chanel has no family or friends here and would NEVER go somewhere without telling her mom. Please help us find my cousin.”
At the time of writing this article, the GoFundMe, with a target of $20,000, has raised over $3000. She urged anyone with information to call 911 or call/text her at (519) 716-8674.
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