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Warrant issued for Marc Bates in $1,076 Walmart shoplifting

Lower Allen Township police say loss prevention video showed a man load unpaid home appliances into a cart; vehicle registration tied the car to Marc Bates.

Published Aug 19, 2026, 9:38 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

On August 16, 2026, Lower Allen Township Police responded to Walmart, 3400 Hartzdale Drive, after loss prevention provided video of a man loading home appliances into a cart and leaving without paying. The items totaled $1,076. Video showed the suspect enter a silver Honda whose registration returned to Marc Bates, 57, of Camp Hill; his license photo matched the suspect. Charges were completed and a warrant was issued for his arrest for (18) 3929 (A)(1) retail theft (shoplifting), case LA-26-04185.