Overview

• Investigators identified Adva Lavie as the suspect, saying she posed as a companion on dating apps to gain access to victims’ homes across Los Angeles County.
• Authorities say Lavie used aliases including Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana and targeted older men in a series of residential burglaries.
• Detectives released a physical description—about 5-foot-7 with brown hair and brown eyes—and noted vehicles tied to her: a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.
• Officials asked potential victims or anyone with information to contact LASD Detective Lopez at 818-878-1808, LAPD Detective Marsh at 818-374-9500, or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
• Media profiles describe Lavie as a model with Penthouse and subscription-site ties, details not confirmed by law enforcement as the investigation and victim outreach continue.