Indio case adds to pending felony theft and burglary allegations
INDIO, Calif. (Palm News Online) — A social media influencer, Ava Levy, already facing felony theft and burglary charges in Los Angeles County is now the subject of a separate criminal case in Riverside County. Prosecutors have filed a grand theft charge against 29-year-old Ava Levy, also known online as Mia Ventura, in connection with an alleged theft that authorities say occurred in Indio in April 2025.
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New criminal case filed in Riverside County
According to Riverside County court records, Levy has been charged with grand theft stemming from an alleged incident in Indio that occurred in April 2025. Court records indicate that an arrest warrant associated with the Riverside County case remains active.
Authorities have not publicly released additional information regarding the alleged offense, including the circumstances of the reported theft or whether it is connected to the pending Los Angeles County cases.
Already facing felony charges in Los Angeles County
The Riverside County filing comes as Levy is already facing separate felony theft and burglary cases in Los Angeles County.
Earlier this week, Levy was arrested in Beverly Hills and remains in custody while awaiting court proceedings related to the Los Angeles County allegations.
At this time, prosecutors have not announced whether they intend to consolidate any of the cases or pursue them independently in their respective jurisdictions.
Grand theft cases carry significant penalties
Under California law, grand theft generally involves property or money exceeding the statutory value threshold or certain specifically protected types of property. Depending on the facts of a case, prosecutors may pursue misdemeanor or felony charges, with felony convictions carrying the possibility of imprisonment, probation, restitution and other penalties.
When criminal conduct is alleged to have occurred in multiple counties, each jurisdiction may independently investigate and prosecute offenses that occurred within its boundaries.
Social media personalities increasingly subject to public scrutiny
As social media creators continue to build large audiences and commercial partnerships, criminal cases involving online personalities often receive heightened public attention. However, legal experts routinely emphasize that media attention does not alter the criminal justice process or the burden of proof required for a conviction.
California courts require prosecutors to prove every element of a charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
Case remains pending
The Riverside County grand theft charge and the Los Angeles County felony theft and burglary cases remain active. No court has determined Levy’s guilt or innocence regarding any of the allegations.
As with all criminal defendants in the United States, Levy is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
