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Sheriff’s Office investigates Covert Recording Devices found at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
On August 22, 2025, administrators at Memorial Hermann Health System were alerted by an employee who discovered a recording device in a unisex restroom at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
Upon learning of the device, hospital administration took immediate and decisive action by notifying law enforcement. The recording device was turned over to the Major Crimes Unit Detectives of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), who have launched a criminal investigation into the matter.
Memorial Hermann is fully cooperating with the MCSO Major Crimes Unit during this investigation. In addition to assisting law enforcement, the hospital has initiated a thorough search for any other devices that may have been installed within the facility.
This is an active investigation. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will provide updates to the public as more information becomes available, including details about the timeframes during which the recording devices were in place and additional information to help identify potential victims.
If you believe you may have been a victim of covert recording at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, please send an email to mhtwtips@mctx.org. Include your name and reliable contact information so detectives can easily reach you.
Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
