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Irving police find nearly 300 illicit videos on phone of teen arrested for restroom recordings
By Amber Kite at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart.
Why this matters in The Plano
The discovery of nearly 300 illicit videos on the phone of Makarious Jevonne Bates raises concerns about the prevalence of voyeurism in public spaces throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Plano . As residents frequent retail stores like TJ Maxx and Walmart, they should be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to store staff or law enforcement. The fact that Bates was able to accumulate such a large number of recordings suggests that his actions may have gone undetected for some time, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between businesses and law enforcement to prevent and investigate such crimes. Plano residents should be mindful of the potential for similar incidents to occur in local stores and take steps to protect their personal privacy.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Court documents reveal police extracted nearly 300 recordings from the phone of 19-year-old Makarious Jevonne Bates following voyeurism arrests at TJ Maxx and Walmart.
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