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Man admits to recording women in store restrooms, dressing rooms, Irving Police say
By Frank Heinz at NBC DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
Irving Police said a 19-year-old man admitted to recording women in restrooms and dressing rooms at several stores along North MacArthur Boulevard, and investigators are now working to identify additional victims. Makarious Jevonne Bates was arrested June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invas
Key takeaway Makarious Jevonne Bates was arrested June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording, police said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The arrest of Makarious Jevonne Bates in Irving serves as a warning to shoppers in the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Fort Worth, to be vigilant about their surroundings, especially in store restrooms and dressing rooms. Given the proximity of Irving to Fort Worth, it's possible that some Fort Worth residents may have unknowingly been victims of Bates' actions while shopping along North MacArthur Boulevard. The fact that investigators have recovered electronic evidence suggesting additional victims may exist means that Fort Worth residents who frequent stores in the area should be aware of the potential for similar incidents to have occurred. The Fort Worth Police Department may want to review their own cases to see if there are any similar incidents that may be connected to Bates or if there are other individuals engaging in similar behavior in Fort Worth.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Irving Police said a 19-year-old man admitted to recording women in restrooms and dressing rooms at several stores along North MacArthur Boulevard, and investigators are now working to identify additional victims. Makarious Jevonne Bates was arrested June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invas
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