Missing Person Investigations
Evidence Detective
s and Forensic Services (EDFS) play a crucial role in locating missing persons by using surveillance, digital forensics, and intelligence gathering. Whether it’s a runaway case, kidnapping, or someone intentionally disappearing, EDFS use specialized techniques to track them down.
EDFS acts immediately, unlike legal agencies / Police department that may have procedural delays. EDFS uses digital forensics, surveillance, and undercover tactics to locate the missing person ensuring privacy, especially in sensitive cases also providing crucial evidence for police or court proceedings.
Types of Missing Person Cases EDFS Handle
Runaway Cases – Teenagers, spouses, or employees who have voluntarily disappeared.
Kidnapping & Abductions – Locating individuals taken against their will.
Missing Family Members – Long-lost relatives, adoption cases, or estranged family.
Debt & Fraud Evaders – People who disappear to avoid financial liabilities.
Mental Health-Related Disappearances – Individuals with depression, dementia, or other conditions.
Human Trafficking Victims – Tracking individuals caught in illegal networks.
Witness or Criminal Disappearances – Finding key witnesses or fugitives.
Our key Responsibilities in Finding Missing Persons
🔎 Surveillance & Field Investigation
- Interviewing friends, family, colleagues, and last-known contacts.
- Checking CCTV footage and tracing last-seen locations.
- Investigating known habits, workplaces, and social circles.
📱 Digital & Cyber Investigation
- Analyzing phone records, call logs, and social media activity.
- Checking email, financial transactions, and online accounts for clues.
- Tracking GPS or digital footprints where legally permissible.
🕵️ Undercover Operations
- Posing as acquaintances or using informants to gather leads.
- Infiltrating networks that may have connections to the missing person.
📂 Legal & Database Research
- Accessing criminal records, hospital reports, or official registries.
- Coordinating with law enforcement for cross-verification of data.
What Happens After a Missing Person Investigation?
Location & Recovery – If found, detectives assist in safely bringing them back.
Legal Evidence & Reports – Providing documents, witness statements, and photographic proof.
Coordination with Authorities – Working with law enforcement / Police / Court for further action.