Gossip Girl actress Chanel Maya Banks has been missing for two weeks and her family has made an urgent plea for her safe return.

Chanel Maya Banks, the talented actress known for her role in Gossip Girl, has seemingly disappeared without a trace. It has been two weeks since anyone has heard from the 36-year-old star, who was last seen in her Los Angeles apartment on October 30th.

Banks, who played Jenny Humphrey's friend Sawyer Bennett in the popular teen drama, lives in the Playa Vista area with her husband. Concerned about her sudden disappearance, her family has flown from their respective countries to California to help with the search. Her cousin Danielle-Tori Singh, who hails from Toronto, Canada, spoke to ABC7 about the situation, stating, "Five days without hearing from my cousin is red flags and alarm bells. She doesn't go more than 48 hours without speaking to me or her mom... That girl is more like a big sister to me."

The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that they are investigating Banks' disappearance. Her family has also mentioned conducting welfare checks at her home, but she was not present on the occasions they visited. Singh expressed her concerns, saying, "I can tell you in my soul, in my gut, something is not right... We're crossing two weeks now without a word, without a sound. Nothing."

In an effort to find their missing loved one, the family has started a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of hiring a private investigator and other expenses. Singh shared their efforts so far, revealing, "On November 10th, my aunt and I were able to get into the apartment and all of her belongings are still there. The only items we did not locate are her phone and laptop... She also does not go anywhere without her little dog, which also has been left behind. She also does not have her vehicle because it's parked in her garage. She would NEVER go anywhere without telling her mom or myself."

According to Singh, Banks had recently shifted her focus towards writing. At the time of writing, the GoFundMe page has raised over $3,000 towards their $20,000 target. Banks' first on-screen appearance was in three episodes of Gossip Girl in 2009, and she has since been a part of projects like Twelve and Blue Bloods.

Singh also revealed that in the past few years, Banks had stepped away from acting to pursue her passion for writing. Metro has reached out to LAPD for comment on the situation. If you have any information about Banks' whereabouts, please contact the authorities.

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