Irving police announced Thursday that a 19-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple alleged incidents of filming women inside restrooms and other private areas at businesses along North MacArthur Boulevard.
Arrest, charges and scope of investigation
Police identified the suspect as Makarious Jevonne Bates. He was arrested June 26 and faces several counts of invasive visual recording, according to an Irving Police Department news release. Investigators said electronic evidence indicates the unlawful recording may have begun in April and occurred at shopping centers in the 7500 to 7800 blocks of North MacArthur Boulevard.
Initial report and pattern
Officers were first called to the 7700 block of North MacArthur Boulevard on June 3 after someone reported a man taking photos and recording women inside restroom and dressing-room areas. The department said officers learned the suspect had entered the location on multiple occasions and engaged in similar behavior.
- Suspect arrested: June 26
- Possible initial recordings began: April
- Reported incidents concentrated: 7500–7800 blocks, North MacArthur Blvd.
What police are asking of the public
Irving police are urging anyone who believes they may have been recorded by Bates or otherwise had their privacy invaded to contact the department. Detective S. Herring can be reached at 972-721-2604 or by email at SHerring@IrvingTX.gov. Anonymous tips may be sent to IPDCrimeTips@IrvingTX.gov.
“Investigators believe there may be additional victims,” the department said in the news release.
Local stakes and context
The allegations touch on both personal safety and commercial activity along a busy Irving retail corridor. Restroom and dressing-room privacy complaints often prompt broader inquiries by law enforcement into digital evidence, which can uncover additional victims and patterns across multiple businesses. For Irving, documenting the scope of incidents and ensuring victims can report safely are immediate priorities for police and for managers of shopping centers in the affected blocks.
Anyone with possible information is asked to come forward so investigators can establish the full extent of the alleged conduct and connect with potential victims.
| Key dates | Event |
|---|---|
| April (electronic evidence) | Suspected start of unlawful recordings |
| June 3 | Officers called to 7700 block of N. MacArthur Blvd. |
| June 26 | Makarious Jevonne Bates arrested |
