Thieves steal used LoveHoney sex toys

By pwiltshire

Thieves have created a buzz with one of the most unusual thefts ever seen in Bath.

Police are investigating the theft of six boxes of used sex toys from a city firm.

The items were being stored as part of a recycling scheme run by Locksbrook Road adult goods supplier LoveHoney.

The firm operates an amnesty which has so far led to five tonnes of worn-out toys being sent for recycling.

The six large cardboard boxes - with an estimated value of £750 - were stolen from outside the premises over the weekend.

The toys had been cleaned but were not packaged.

LoveHoney fears that the thieves may try to sell the items.

Its head buyer, Bonny Hall, said: "If people are offered sex toys for sale that aren't in boxes, they should refuse them.

"The toys are all clean, but were designated for recycling, certainly not for reuse."

The mail order firm launched its Rabbit Amnesty - named after a leading brand of sex toy - in August last year.

Customers taking part get sent a new half-price model in return.

For each item sent back to LoveHoney, the firm also makes a £1 donation to the World Land Trust, which runs tropical forest land purchase and protection projects.

When the scheme was launched, Ms Hall said: "Although some people might think it's strange to recycle sex toys, rabbit sales are growing every year and we don't want old ones dumped in landfill sites across the country."

A police spokeswoman said: "We are investigating the burglary of sex toys from the premises."

Anyone with information should call police on 0845 456 7000.