NEED TO KNOW
- Los Angeles authorities are seeking a woman wanted in connection with a stretch of burglaries targeting the homes of older men
- Police say Adva Lavie is accused of posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media before allegedly targeting men
- Authorities are also seeking additional potential victims
Authorities in Los Angeles are searching for a model accused of posing as a companion on social media before allegedly burglarizing men.
Adva Lavie, who also goes by the names Mia Ventura, Shoshana or Shana, is wanted in connection with a string of residential burglaries, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
“Suspect Lavie has been involved in a series of residential burglaries throughout LA County, targeting older men and posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media dating platforms and applications,” the sheriff’s office said.
Police are also searching for additional victims in the area.
According to the sheriff’s department, Lavie is about 5-foot-7, 104 pounds and drives both a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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A profile page for Lavie under the name Mia Ventura on the website 21st Century Penthouse states that she was once a flight attendant for an international airline.
“The charismatic cutie no longer makes her living in the air, but she still loves to travel. The busty brunette admits she’s happiest when she’s trying new things and creating special memories in interesting locales,” the page says.
It is not immediately clear what charges Lavie would face if apprehended.
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