Detective Sgt. Christopher Schwartz of Plymouth Township Police praised the woman's response, calling it "courageous actions by that homeowner."
Three men dressed as construction workers allegedly broke in by forcibly opening a rear door before removing a safe that had jewelry with an estimated value of $3.2 million.
Adva Lavie is wanted for a series of residential burglaries throughout L.A. County. Authorities say she is known to use the aliases, such as Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana.
Burglars reportedly broke into the home of Tracee Ellis Ross in the Hollywood Hills area over the weekend.
A Florida man dressed in Batman pajamas confronted a burglar in his neighbor's garage, according to police.
Police are searching for the second suspect.