Serial burglar suspect poses as girlfriend to elderly men in Malibu, L.A. County
Detectives are searching for other victims in Malibu and other parts of Los Angeles County linked to a woman accused of posing as a romantic friend to elderly men before robbing them of their homes.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspect as Adva Lavie, also referred to as Mia Ventura Shoshana or Shana. Investigators said Lavie used social media dating platforms and apps to communicate with his victims and gained their trust before stealing from their homes.
Authorities said Lavie, described as a woman approximately 6 feet tall, 104 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, was known to drive a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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This undated photo, submitted in October 2025, shows a car attached to Mia Ventura Shoshana or Adva Lavie, which Shana also drives. (LASD)
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This undated photo, submitted in October 2025, shows a car attached to Mia Ventura Shoshana or Adva Lavie, which Shana also drives. (LASD)
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This undated photo, submitted in October 2025, shows a car attached to Mia Ventura Shoshana or Adva Lavie, which Shana also drives. (LASD)
Detectives from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station said Lavie was involved in a series of residential burglaries targeting elderly men. Investigators are urging anyone who may have had a similar interaction with him to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lopez at 818-878-1808 or LAPD Detective Marsh at 818-374-9500 at Lost Hills Station.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app, or visiting . lacrimestoppers.org.
Elizabeth Chapman contributed to this report.
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