A man with a spectacular receding mullet and facial tattoos inked in elegant, cursive script is on the run after allegedly swiping sex toys from a Gold Coast store.

Police have released photos of the alleged robber, saying the distinctive looking man is also responsible for a string of other robberies and burglaries on the coast since mid-June.

The alleged robber has a mullet and facial tattoos. (Queensland Police)

The man is accused of asking a worker at an Oxenford sex shop to inspect some adult toys before promptly running off with almost $500 in merchandise.

The same man is wanted over a string of other crimes, including the theft of two cars, and pinching a mobile phone and two sour gecko lollies from a Surfers Paradise convenience store.

Anyone who spots to man, whose facial and skull tattoos read "Never take my soul" and "Death before dishonour", has been urged to contact police.