Police probe hidden cameras in Sha Tin gym changing rooms
HK01 · 6 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police have opened a voyeurism investigation after suspected pinhole cameras were discovered above the false ceiling in changing rooms at a 24/7 FITNESS branch on Lek Yuen Street in Sha Tin on Friday, 25 September. The operator said it reported the case immediately and is cooperating with law enforcement, while members at the branch on Saturday said they were alarmed and worried about privacy.
Key Points
- Police said a male member reported the case at 5:11pm on 25 September after spotting a flashing object taped with black tape inside a false ceiling in the changing-room area.
- Staff removed the object and officers later found two more similar devices in two other changing rooms, bringing the total to three affected changing rooms.
- Investigators found the camera wiring was connected to electrical wires for ceiling lights above the false ceiling, and no arrests had been made as of Saturday.
- Online video showed the member saying he noticed an unusually wide ceiling gap and a tiny blue light before opening the panel and finding the suspected camera.
- The branch manager checked three other nearby branches after the discovery and found no similar devices, while online posts said three of four changing rooms were temporarily closed.
Why It Matters
The case has heightened privacy concerns for gym users because online discussion said the shower area was shared by men and women, and commenters stressed that covert filming victims are not limited by gender. It is also likely to increase pressure on fitness operators to inspect ceilings, fixtures and wiring in changing areas more closely while Sha Tin district investigators continue their inquiry.