Hidden cameras found in Horsham Town Hall change rooms spark police investigation and event cancellations
Consensus Summary
Multiple news sources report that Victoria Police are investigating hidden cameras in the change rooms of Horsham Town Hall, a regional performing arts center in Victoria’s west. The investigation began after a staff member reported suspicious activity on April 1, 2026, leading to two search warrants executed on April 2, where police seized electronic devices for forensic analysis. A person of interest, who remains unnamed, has been stood down from their job but not yet interviewed. The Horsham Rural City Council canceled or postponed several events, including performances by Cameo Rascale and the Horsham Arts Council’s Wizard of Oz, as a precautionary measure. Police urge anyone who may have used the change rooms to contact Crime Stoppers, but the exact dates of the alleged offending remain undisclosed, leaving many community members uncertain about potential exposure. Mayor Brian Klowss has expressed concern that the cameras may have been in place for years, and an independent security consultant conducted a second sweep of the facility on April 16, though no additional devices were found. The council has apologized to affected individuals and is working closely with police to address the situation.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Victoria Police executed two search warrants at Horsham Town Hall on April 2, 2026, seizing mobile phones, computers, and storage devices for forensic examination.
- A person of interest in the investigation has been stood down from their job at Horsham Town Hall but has not yet been interviewed by police.
- Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) cancelled and postponed multiple events at Horsham Town Hall, including Cameo Rascale’s Cirque Nouvelle (scheduled for April 17, 2026), and rescheduled others as far into the future as June 2026.
- Police are urging anyone who may have used the change rooms at Horsham Town Hall during performances to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- Horsham Mayor Brian Klowss issued a statement apologizing to those affected and confirming the council is working with Victoria Police on the investigation.
- The Horsham Arts Council (HAC) postponed its Wizard of Oz show, originally scheduled for April 30–May 10, 2026, due to the investigation.
- An independent security consultant conducted a second sweep of Horsham Town Hall for hidden cameras on April 16, 2026, at a cost of $5,000–$10,000, but no cameras were found during either search.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Mother-of-four Tracy Sutton revealed her two children (now aged 10 and 7) used the change rooms during a performance in November 2025, and she fears dozens of children may have been affected.
- Coach Kylie Hermans from Horsham Callisthenics College stated that families are uncertain about whether they were affected due to the lack of confirmed dates for the alleged offending.
- Horsham Mayor Brian Klowss expressed concern that hidden cameras may have been in place for years, including during his children’s performances in 2022.
- Victoria Police clarified that the event cancellations were a precautionary measure decided by HRCC, not police.
- Producer James Capener said the council did not disclose the reason for the cancellation of Cameo Rascale’s show but hoped to reschedule it for the following year.
- Mayor Brian Klowss stated that Horsham Town Hall is a place where the community gathers and emphasized the council’s priority is the wellbeing of those potentially affected.
- The council established a dedicated email service (HTHquestions@hrcc.vic.gov.au) for inquiries related to the security breach.
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- Article 4 (ABC) states that an independent security consultant conducted a second sweep of the town hall on April 16, 2026, while Articles 1–3 (ABC and NEWSCOMAU) do not mention this second sweep until later in the timeline.
- Article 1 (ABC) mentions that the council became aware of the breach on April 1, 2026, while Article 4 (ABC) states that a staff member reported suspicious activity on April 1, triggering the investigation.
- Article 3 (NEWSCOMAU) does not mention the specific cost of the second security sweep ($5,000–$10,000) or the date it occurred, unlike Article 4 (ABC).
Source Articles
Electronics seized after reports of hidden cameras in town hall change rooms
Victoria Police seize a range of electronic devices after reports of hidden cameras in the change rooms at Horsham Town Hall.
Hidden cameras in change rooms cause regional town hall to postpone events
An investigation into hidden cameras in change rooms has forced the Horsham Town Hall to postpone events in western Victoria.
Hidden cameras found in town’s change rooms
Several electronic devices were seized by police from Horsham Town Hall after reports hidden cameras were placed in change rooms over an extended period.
Mayor fears hidden cameras may have been in town hall change rooms for years
The Horsham mayor is worried that hidden cameras reportedly found in the town hall theatre change rooms could have been there for years.
Mother fears kids filmed by hidden cameras in theatre change rooms
A mother says she is disturbed after learning of hidden cameras found in the theatre change rooms her children used in November with a lack of dates adding to parents' concerns.
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