By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have found new evidence in the investigation of an alleged child molester.

36-year-old Aaron Parlier of Tazewell County is accused of molesting six young victims while he worked as a piano teacher in the Bloomington-Normal area, and on Wednesday was accused of possessing child pornography. Police have since reported the discovery of at least one hidden camera in Parlier’s apartment.

Bloomington Police Department spokesman Elias Mendiola said the cameras may play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation.

“With some of that physical evidence, now we feel it is a great possibility there may be more victims based on just having those hidden cameras,” Mendiola explained.

Mendiola said the cameras could provide a picture of who went into Parlier’s home and what may have transpired there.

“Possibly some the students, of course, it could be any adults that were in and out of his apartment. So there’s kind of a myriad of directions that can go,” said Mendiola.

Mendiola said that often in abuse cases, the abuser is someone who is known and trusted by the victim. He added the investigation serves as a reminder for both parents and children to remain vigilant.

Parlier faces a total of 38 criminal counts and is currently jailed on a million dollars bond. His next appearance in court will be April 24.

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