AceShowbiz - Chanel Maya Banks, the 36-year-old actress known for her roles in popular TV shows such as "Gossip Girl" and "Blue Bloods", vanished from her Los Angeles apartment on October 30. Her sudden disappearance sparked grave concerns among her family and friends.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed on Wednesday via TMZ that Banks was located in Texas on Monday and is "safe and sound" with no injuries. They also stated that they do not suspect foul play in her disappearance. However, her family disputes this claim, emphasizing that the woman found in Texas is not Chanel, but someone using Chanel's expired New York ID card.

Danielle Tori-Singh, Banks' cousin, expressed her doubts on Facebook, "I have positively identified that that is not her. I've known her for 31 years. I know what she looks like." The family even described the reports about Chanel's discovery as "fake news."

Chanel's family had been desperately searching for her after she went off the grid in late October. Her last known communication was a text message to her cousin on October 30. Despite multiple welfare checks by the police, Banks was not found at her Playa Vista apartment, where she lived with her husband of one year. Remarkably, her belongings, including her emotional support dog and car, were left behind, but her phone and laptop were missing.

Danielle and Chanel's mother Judy Singh flew from Toronto and New York, respectively, to assist in the search. Their concerns were amplified by the uncooperative behavior of Chanel's husband, who allegedly did not assist the police or the family and was seen taking down missing posters.

Chanel's husband's suspicious behavior did not go unnoticed. Danielle observed that he had a busted lip and marks and scratches on his neck and arms when they gained access to the apartment on November 10. This has only added to the family's unease and sense that something is amiss.

A GoFundMe page was initiated to gather funds for a private investigator and other search-related expenses, raising nearly $4,000 as of the latest update. However, it remains unclear if the collected money will be returned to donors in light of the recent developments.

As the situation continues to unfold, Chanel’s family remains skeptical and concerned for her well-being. "Pray for my daughter because at this point, we don't know exactly [what happened]," Judy Singh stated. Danielle echoed this sentiment, stating, "We're crossing two weeks now without a word, without a sound. Nothing."