Adult Retailers Hit by Multi-State Robbery Wave

By: Andy Powell, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Sex Toys News – Crime

LAS VEGAS, NV — (November 19, 2025) — Retailers, brace yourselves. A troubling multi-state crime wave is targeting adult stores from Louisiana to Ohio to Texas, with one incident escalating into an onsite employee assault. As theft crews grow bolder — and more organized — law enforcement and retailers are on edge heading into the holiday shopping season.

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Below is the full breakdown of the three major incidents now under investigation.

Shreveport, Louisiana – Nearly $1,000 in Products Stolen from Hustler Hollywood

On November 5, 2025, three female suspects walked into a Hustler Hollywood store in Shreveport and made off with almost $1,000 worth of merchandise.

According to police, the trio swiftly exited the store and escaped in a silver sedan, leaving workers stunned. The Shreveport Police Department has released photos and is urging the public to help identify the suspects involved in the high-value theft.

Retail theft at this scale is rarely random — authorities say the group may be tied to other organized grab-and-run crews across the region.

Those with information can contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300.

Surveillance still of alleged theft suspect in Meijer sexual wellness section | JRL CHARTS crime alert

Surveillance image of the alleged suspect inside the Meijer sexual wellness section in Alliance, Ohio — featured in JRL CHARTS’ Retail Crime Alert coverage.

Alliance, Ohio – Serial Theft Suspect Targets Meijer Sex Toy Section

Just days earlier, on November 2, 2025, police in Alliance, Ohio responded to a repeated series of thefts targeting the Meijer store’s sex toy department.

The suspect — captured on surveillance — is believed to be involved in multiple ongoing thefts from the same location. Authorities have released several still images showing the individual and are now asking residents to come forward with tips.

Meijer loss-prevention officers believe the suspect may be using the store’s size and traffic as cover to repeatedly hit the same department without detection.

Call Ptl. Reagan at 330-821-9140 if you recognize him or have any other information on this theft.

Surveillance image of alleged Adult MegaPlex assault suspect in San Antonio | JRL CHARTS crime report

Surveillance still of the alleged suspect in the Adult MegaPlex employee assault incident in San Antonio, Texas — highlighted in JRL CHARTS Retail Crime Alert coverage.

San Antonio, Texas – Employee Assaulted During Adult MegaPlex Robbery

The most alarming incident occurred on November 16, 2025 in San Antonio, where a female suspect allegedly assaulted an employee while attempting to shoplift from an Adult MegaPlex store.

According to San Antonio Police, the suspect fled the scene with a second individual who was waiting outside. Due to the violent nature of the encounter, Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Employee safety concerns have skyrocketed in Texas following this attack, prompting local retailers to review staffing procedures and nighttime security protocols.

Anyone with any information is asked to call San Antonio Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-7867 or submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers Website.

Retailers on Alert: Crime Patterns Increasing

With three incidents in less than two weeks — spanning Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas — adult retailers are being urged to:

Increase floor coverage during peak hours
Review emergency and de-escalation protocols
Audit camera visibility in high-theft aisles, especially sex toys
Coordinate with local police about repeat offender patterns
Consider placing high-value items behind monitored counters

As smash-and-grab tactics escalate nationwide, adult retailers remain a prime target due to the resale value of pleasure products on secondary markets.

Stay protected. Stay informed. This has been your Crime Alert update from JRL CHARTS — the B2B Adult News Leader in Sex Toys News for Retailers, Distributors & Buyers.

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