Gossip Girl star Chanel Maya Banks missing as family launch desperate search

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The family of Gossip Girl actress Chanel Maya Banks are desperately searching for her after she mysteriously disappeared in Los Angeles two weeks ago.

The star, who played Sawyer Bennett on the hit TV show, has not been seen or heard from, and her family claim her husband is not cooperating with the police.Banks' mother, Judy Singh, and cousin Danielle-Tori Singh have flown in to assist with the search after becoming concerned when they hadn't heard from her for several days.

Speaking to ABC7 News, Danielle said: "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."Banks had been living with her husband for a year before her family lost contact with her, reports the Mirror.They found her belongings, including her car and dog, at their home, but her laptop and phone were missing.

Danielle has been distributing flyers in Banks' neighbourhood asking for help, but claims the actress' husband has been unhelpful and even removed the flyers.