***UPDATE *** Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Continues Investigation into Former Memorial Hermann Employee for Invasive Visual Recording

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The criminal investigation into former Memorial Hermann employee, Robert Shrader, for felony charges of Invasive Visual Recording continues at this time.

The investigation revealed hidden recording devices installed within ceiling tiles adjacent to exhaust fans in two unisex restrooms in the Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands Campus. One restroom is situated on the second floor, opposite the labor and delivery unit, while the second restroom is located on the third floor within the Medical Surgical Unit.

Detectives are meticulously analyzing digital files to identify victims and ascertain the comprehensive details of this case. To date, eight victims have been positively identified through investigative efforts, and detectives continue to seek additional individuals associated with this incident.

As detectives continue to identify further victims, individuals who were employed as external contract service providers and utilized these staff restrooms in August 2025 are encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. If you meet these criteria, please send an email to mhtwtips@mctx.org, providing your name and reliable contact information to facilitate further communication.

08/27/2025

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Robert Shrader, 41, an employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, on felony charges of Invasive Visual Recording. The arrest follows an investigation into hidden recording devices found in hospital restrooms.

The case was brought to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office on Friday, August 22, 2025. Detectives with the Major Crimes unit, working in close cooperation with Memorial Hermann staff, were able to quickly gather multiple pieces of evidence and identify Schrader as the suspect.

The investigation revealed that the hidden recording devices were concealed within ceiling tiles adjacent to exhaust fans in two unisex restrooms. One restroom was located on the second floor across from the labor and delivery unit, and the other was on the third floor inside the Medical Surgical Unit.

Detectives are currently analyzing seized digital devices to determine the full scope of the recording period and the total number of victims.

"We understand that this is a tremendous violation of privacy," said Montgomery County Sheriff Doolittle. "For individuals who were already dealing with the stress of being in a hospital, to learn that their privacy was violated in such a way is truly unconscionable. This is a perversion that we will not tolerate in our community. We are sympathetic to our victims and are committed to bringing them justice. Our investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to work tirelessly on their behalf."

This remains an active investigation. 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.