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Dating app burglar targeted older men, LASD says
Authorities are seeking additional victims of suspect Adva Lavie, who is accused of a series of residential burglaries.
LOS ANGELES - Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a woman accused of a series of residential burglaries across Los Angeles County.
What we know:
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the suspect, Adva Lavie, is believed to be involved in multiple residential burglaries throughout Los Angeles County.
The LA County Sheriff’s Department says Lavie is primarily targeting older men on dating apps, posing as a companion before ripping them off.
"They’re invited into the home, and then this person ends up burglarizing their home by stealing their personal belongings, and so that would kind of be the scenario we're looking at," said LASD Captain Dustin Carr.
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Dating app burglar targeted older men across LA County, authorities say
Authorities are seeking additional victims of suspect Adva Lavie, who is accused of a series of residential burglaries.
Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura Shoshana or Shana, is described as approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing 104 pounds.
She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Authorities say she is known to drive a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.
Photos courtesy Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Sheriff’s Department says the cars tied to the suspect and that the suspect is known to drive are not stolen vehicles.
Lavie, according to the Sheriff’s Department, has been arrested for a similar crime in the past but was released from custody. As of right now, they do not have any contact with her. Authorities say the department has some information that there may be other victims as well. Carr says there’s likely more than 10 victims out there.
"We just want to make sure that all victims are identified, they come forward and help prosecute this case," said Captain Carr.
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding Lavie is encouraged to contact Lost Hills Station Detective Lopez at 818-878-1808 or LAPD Detective Marsh at 818-374-9500. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use the P3 Tips mobile app, or visit the website lacrimestoppers.org.
The Source: Information for this story is from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.