Older men across L.A. County thought they had found a date. Police believe she had darker plans

Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized

Andrew J. Campa

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM UTC

1 min read

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding a burglary suspect. The woman is known to drive a black Porsche SUV as well as a white Mercedes-Benz sedan. (L.A. County Sheriff’s Department)

Older men throughout L.A. County thought they had found a date.

What they ended up discovering was that their supposed companion was allegedly more interested in their possessions than their time.

L.A. County sheriff’s detectives from the Malibu/Lost Hills Station are searching for Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura Soshana or Shana, who they suspect has been involved in a series of burglaries targeting older men throughout the county.

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the 5-foot-7, 104-pound suspect. She is known to drive a black Porsche SUVas well as a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.

Read more: LAPD says it has busted a gang behind nearly 100 break-ins, seizing high-end jewelry and guns

A call to detectives for more information was not immediately returned.

Anyone with information regarding Lavie is asked to call the Lost Hills Station at (818) 878-1808 or the Los Angeles Police Department at (818) 374-9500.

Anonymous tips can be left by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

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