Banks, who appeared on one episode of “Blue Bloods” in 2010 and three “Gossip Girl” episodes in 2007, said on social media that was never missing. Her verified Instagram account said she was trying to distance herself from relatives she accused of abusing her.

Former Blue Bloods actress Chanel Maya Banks says she was never missing after her family filed a missing person's report with the Los Angeles Police Department on November 8. Chanel, 36, was located safely in Texas on Monday,

An actress who had been reported missing by her family two weeks ago has fortunately been found safe but was seemingly happy to be free from said family. The missing person was Chanel Banks, who is best known for her roles on “Gossip Girl,” “Blue Bloods,” and “Twelve,” according to her IMDB page.

A former "Gossip Girl" actor, Maya Chanel Banks, was located in Texas after being reported missing by her family, police say.

Police confirmed that Chanel Banks was found in Texas on Monday and her case is now closed. Chanel Banks is safe following reports that she was missing. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the actress,

Chanel Banks was located safe in Texas and has spoken to media outlets, though family members still cast doubts