Magazine Model Is Serial Burglar Who Targets Elderly Malibu Men: LASD

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are looking for a suspected serial burglar who targets older men around Los Angeles County by posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Detectives are looking for Adva Lavie, who is believed to be traveling in a black Porsche SUV or a white Mercedes-Benz. Police says she also goes by Mia Ventura Shoshana or Shana, and she used social media dating platforms and apps to find victims, earn their trust and get into their homes.

According to KTLA, Lavie has appeared in “Playboy” and “Penthouse” magazines and claims to be the top Israeli OnlyFans model.

Detectives are asking for additional victims to come forward.

Authorities identified Lavie a suspect in burglaries across Los Angeles County and specifically in the Malibu area.

Lavie is described as a 5-foot-7-inch-tall and weighing 104 pounds. She has brown hair and eyes, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Anyone with information about Lavie is urged to contact Lost Hills Station Detective Lopez at 818-878-1808 or LAPD Detective Marsh at 818-374-9500. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.