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Man admits to recording women in store restrooms, dressing rooms, Irving Police say
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Frank Heinz , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, Makarious Jevonne Bates, was taken into custody on June 26. Further details about the case are available from Irving Police, who began investigating after a report was made on June 3 about a man recording women in a restroom and dressing room.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with secretly recording women in store restrooms and dressing rooms. The incidents occurred at several stores along North MacArthur Boulevard in Irving. The suspect, Makarious Jevonne Bates, was taken into custody on June 26.
He faces multiple counts of invasive visual recording. An investigation is underway to identify additional victims. Further details about the case are available from Irving Police, who began investigating after a report was made on June 3 about a man recording women in a restroom and dressing room.
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Category: safety Published: July 9, 2026 Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local Reading time: 1 min
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