Former T.J. Maxx employee accused of hiding camera in dressing room facing new charges

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - A former T.J. Maxx worker accused of hiding a camera in the women’s dressing room at the store faces new charges.

Jeffrey Wallin, 37, of Loves Park, was charged in March with unauthorized video recording and live video transmission, unlawful video of a residence and obstruction of justice.

Authorities said the investigation began Feb. 28 after a customer alerted store employees to a lens in a ceiling tile.

At the time, detectives asked the public to come forward to locate any further victims.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Wallin now faces the following charges:

• 5 counts of unauthorized video recording with a victim under 18 years of age
• 4 counts of unauthorized video recording and live video transmission
• Obstructing justice/destroying evidence
• Burglary

Wallin was arrested on the new charges on Oct. 14.