L.A. woman uses dating apps to find elderly men and then burglarizes their homes, authorities say
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A Los Angeles woman is accused of using dating apps to target mostly affluent elderly men and then burglarizing their homes after she gains their trust, authorities said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department put out a special bulletin seeking alleged victims of Adva Lavie, who it says uses the apps or sites to find her victims.
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Main Idea: Authorities say Adva Lavie used dating apps to meet older men in Los Angeles County and then burglarized their homes after gaining their trust.
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Lavie posed as a girlfriend or companion to get close to victims.
- Deputies say the alleged thefts included cash, credit cards, and other valuables that were easy to carry away.
- Investigators say they have received dozens of calls from possible victims since the case became public.
- Police say Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, has been linked to similar past burglary cases and is currently out on bond in another case.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The alleged dating-app burglaries can make older adults and households less safe and less willing to trust online dating.
Positive Impact
The sheriff’s bulletin and victim outreach may help catch the suspect and prevent more thefts.
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- Primary:Adva Lavieperson
- Major:Mia Venturaperson
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Named suspect and central subject of the article, accused of targeting elderly men through dating apps and burglarizing.
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Central law-enforcement agency investigating the alleged burglaries and seeking possible victims.
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Mentioned as having previously filed charges related to similar alleged crimes, but not a central actor in this.
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