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L.A. influencer accused again of stealing from the rich
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Adva Lavie, a 29-year-old Los Angeles model and social media influencer, was re-arrested on a felony theft warrant related to stealing luxury goods from an Airbnb in Indio, with items valued over $10,000 reportedly taken from a Tesla.
- During her arrest, police discovered Lavie was not wearing her court-ordered ankle monitor, leading to an additional misdemeanor charge for violating court conditions.
- A judge ordered Lavie to be held without bail due to the missing GPS ankle monitor, despite her previous release on bail for charges involving theft and burglary targeting wealthy older men she met through dating apps.
- The new Riverside County case is separate from her ongoing Los Angeles County trial, where she faces charges including grand theft and first-degree residential burglary; Lavie has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
- Investigators have identified multiple victims, including older men, younger individuals, and businesses, and are seeking additional potential victims linked to Lavie's alleged thefts.
