Approximately 90,000 people are missing in the United States at any given time. The potential causes of missing persons cases are numerous. Some people go missing due to abduction or life-threatening accidents, while others simply grow out of touch with their family and friends. Other times, a divorced parent with joint custody will take a child to another state unbeknownst to the courts or to the other parent. Below, we discuss how a private investigator can help during these situations.
To be clear: immediately contact the authorities if you suspect a loved one has gone missing. Only then should you hire a private investigator who can track down your loved one.
When Someone Goes Missing
If you suspect someone has gone missing, you can contact authorities immediately; there is no waiting period. Remember, the first 72 hours are the most important for finding a missing person. Provide them with any pertinent information and items they need to conduct their investigation. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t take matters into your own hands by hiring a private investigator.
Conducting a thorough search takes an incredible amount of time, manpower, expertise, and resources. Friends, family, text messages, phone calls, and social media can all have clues pertaining to the whereabouts of your loved one. Unlike law enforcement, a private investigator can devote as much time and resources as needed to find a missing person. Furthermore, a private investigator will keep searching when authorities either end their efforts or fail to see the urgency in a case. Your loved one could be in grave danger or require immediate medical attention. A private investigator could be the help you need to ensure their safety.
When Someone Doesn’t Want to Be Found
Of course, not every missing person case is life or death. As an adult, it is your right to go missing whenever you want. Those who choose to go missing do so for any number of reasons. They may be trying to escape their past or move on to a new living situation. In these instances, the authorities are under no obligation to reveal this person’s whereabouts, even to family and friends. A private investigator, however, is under no such obligation and can work tirelessly to find a missing person no matter where they are located.
When Someone Doesn’t Know They’re Missing
There are also cases where someone doesn’t know they’re missing, likely believing that they simply drifted out of touch with family. Alternatively, you could be trying to find a long lost relative for no other reason than to meet them. In all of the above instances, a private investigator can track down the missing person and give you their location. The rest is up to you.
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