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Model Accused of Posing as Companion to Burglarize Homes
25 Mar
Summary
- Model Adva Lavie faces six felony charges for alleged home burglaries.
- She allegedly posed as a companion to gain access to victims' homes.
- Lavie is accused of stealing cash, gold, and designer items.
Adva Lavie, a 28-year-old model and influencer, faces six felony charges in Los Angeles for allegedly burglarizing homes of individuals she met online. The charges include unauthorized use of personal identifying information, grand theft, and first-degree residential burglary.
Lavie, who has also been featured in 'Playboy' and 'Penthouse' magazines, is accused of posing as a girlfriend or travel companion between 2023 and 2025. She allegedly used dating apps to cultivate relationships with wealthy victims to gain access to their homes and steal cash, gold, and high-end designer items.
Last October, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued an alert for Lavie in connection with a series of residential burglaries across L.A. County. She pleaded not guilty to all charges and is currently out of custody on an ankle monitor, with an order to stay away from victims. If convicted, Lavie faces up to 11 years and eight months in state prison, with her arraignment scheduled for April 6.
