A hospital employee found the device and immediately contacted police. The camera was reportedly concealed in a unisex bathroom intended for one person at a time.
“The device was discovered by someone who uses this particular restroom on a regular basis and who noticed it right away so we are confident it had not been there for long,” said Thompson Hospital officials, according to the Daily Messenger. “Upon discovering the camera, administration and security immediately searched the entire hospital to ensure no other cameras were present. In addition to notifying our associates we also notified patients in that area who may have used that restroom during the time in question.”
Police Chief Stephen Hedworth said they ceased the device and the investigation is ongoing.
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