Approximately 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day, including both juveniles and adults.
During 2006, 836,131 missing person records were entered into the N.C.I.C. (National Crime Information Center - F.B.I. Information Systems.) This was an increase of 0.19% from the 834, 536 missing person records which were entered into the system during 2005.
During 2005, 834,536 missing person records were entered into N.C.I.C. . This was an increase of 0.51% from the 830,325 missing person records which were entered into the system during 2004. As of August 31, 2006, Washington D.C. had more missing persons than any U.S. city (listed with N.C.I.C.) with 3,841 entered reports of missing people.
Missing persons are a large and diverse category of people who disappear for a variety of reasons. In the worst case scenario, "foul play" may account for a person's disappearance.Foul play is very seldom the reason for a person's disappearance in the cases that we have received.
Family members are not always aware of the factual circumstances surrounding a person's disappearance and are sometimes very surprised upon discovery of the facts.
Four general categories which describe why some people become missing.
Independence or Rebellion - rebellion against parental authority, wanting to be independent, responding to peer pressure, conflict over family rules, distraught over a family dispute. Unintentional Disappearance - confusion over dates, times or arrangements to meet, lost because they did not understand directions, lost due to dementia, forgetting to advise others of their planned absence. Avoiding Adverse Consequences - financial difficulties, repossession of a vehicle, a threat of violence, domestic violence, service of a civil summons or divorce papers, a criminal warrant. Serious Safety Concerns - involved in an accident, hospitalized due to an unexpected medical problem, suicidal tendencies, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, victim of a crime, involved in a crime, arrested and in jail. Circumstances to Consider Different circumstances pertain to each missing person investigation. The particular circumstances reflect in our methods for investigating each individual case. Here are some issues to consider when attempting to locate missing people or to understand why they may have voluntarily chosen to become missing.
Date and time last observed Location where they were last observed Person(s) whom they were last observed with A recent change in behavior Suspicious telephone conversations A recent death in the family or of a close friend Indication of their plans prior to their disappearance New and unusual interest in religious organizations Failure to report to work Involvement in a serious fraud or white collar crime Problems at work, school, or with friends Neglecting important personal responsibilities A medical / psychological condition A drug or alcohol addiction Overwhelming financial problems Family related problems, family disputes An affair outside of their marriage Encounters with or sought by law enforcement officials Prior disappearances Mentioning or threatening to leave or disappear
Our missing person investigations generally fall into the following categories, but are not limited to:
People who are attempting to locate family members that they have lost contact with over en extended period of time, missing children, runaway juveniles, a parent who is avoiding child support payments, a parent who has abducted a child, skip tracing of persons who are evading their debtors, missing family members who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, family members who have departed home due to a conflict within the family, missing family members who have psychological problems including dementia, witnesses and suspects sought in civil and criminal proceedings.
You may contact Robertson Investigations for a free consultation regarding the investigation of a missing person. You may contact us by telephone, or to expedite our review and our response you may send a message to us from our Contact Us page. Please provide your contact information and a brief synopsis of the circumstances.
We will evaluate your case and provide you with our investigative strategy in a timely manner. Some missing persons investigations can be resolved within a few hours.Other cases may require extensive research, interviews and surveillance. The cost of a missing persons investigation varies from case to case. We will advise you of our fees prior to initiating the investigation.
Our Investigative Technology - Computer Generated Information
As a licensed private detective agency we have access to numerous databases that the general public can not access. Our comprehensive information systems are a crucial tool for developing information on people and locating missing persons. Invaluable information is often developed during our investigations from database inquiries. In some situations, information can not be developed on people through computer generated searches. For example, people who are unemployed, do not have bank accounts, do not utilize credit cards, do not register vehicles in their name, do not own property, or do not have utilities registered in their name are difficult to track through computer inquiries.
We are mandated by strict policies and guidelines that we are required to follow when accessing investigative databases.
Media coverage can affect how local authorities handle a case and may expedite their involvement. Fliers, the newspaper, television and radio are sometimes utilized in cases where the timely location of the missing person is vital to their health and safety, or when suspicious circumstances or evidence indicates that they may have become the victim of a serious crime.
Most adults have the right to voluntarily disappear considering that they are not a fugitive from justice. Therefore, if located, we do not have the right to disclose their location without their consent.
Robertson Investigations reserves the right to refuse to conduct a missing person investigation if we are not satisfied that the potential client has a legitimate or lawful reason to locate the missing person.
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Call Toll Free 1-800-499-1287 to discuss your case.
Contact Michael L. Robertson or Scott C. Robertson
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