Hidden cameras found in Horsham Town Hall change rooms; police investigation ongoing
Consensus Summary
Victoria Police are investigating reports of hidden cameras in the change rooms of Horsham Town Hall, a regional venue in Victoria's west. On April 2, 2026, officers executed search warrants and seized electronic devices, including mobile phones, computers, and storage devices, for forensic examination. The council confirmed the breach on April 1 and immediately reported it to police, cancelling or rescheduling events as a precaution. One person of interest, who was stood down from their job, has been identified but not yet interviewed. Both sources agree that the council has apologized to affected individuals and urged anyone who used the change rooms to contact Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains active, with police seeking to identify those potentially impacted by the alleged security breach.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Victoria Police seized mobile phones, computers, and storage devices from Horsham Town Hall on April 2, 2026, for forensic examination.
- Horsham Rural City Council confirmed a security breach involving hidden cameras in the town hall change rooms and apologized to affected individuals.
- One person of interest has been identified in the investigation and was stood down from their job; they have not yet been interviewed by police.
- Victoria Police executed search warrants at Horsham Town Hall following reports of hidden cameras in the change rooms.
- Horsham Rural City Council cancelled or rescheduled events at Horsham Town Hall as a precautionary measure.
- Police urged anyone who used the town hall change rooms to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- The council became aware of the alleged breach on April 1, 2026, and immediately reported it to Victoria Police.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Brian Klowss issued a statement expressing distress and concern for affected individuals, including performers, attendees, and staff.
- A dedicated email service for inquiries related to the security breach was established at HTHquestons@hrcc.vic.gov.au.
- The council confirmed the media reports of the security breach on late Tuesday afternoon (April 15, 2026).
- The ABC article includes a specific mention of the investigation being led by Victoria Police in Horsham, Victoria's west.
- The council statement in the ABC article notes that ticketholders to cancelled events were contacted directly by the council.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- Newscomau states the council confirmed the media reports on late Tuesday afternoon, while ABC does not specify a time for the council's confirmation.
Source Articles
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.
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.