Eye Spy Investigations locates missing persons throughout Michigan. Whether you are searching for a family member, an estranged relative, or someone who has cut contact, our licensed investigators use proven skip trace techniques and investigative resources to find people that law enforcement doesn’t have the time or resources to actively pursue.
Call us today at 888-393-7799 for a confidential no-obligation consultation, or hire us online in just minutes.
Why Families Hire a Private Investigator to Find a Missing Person
When someone goes missing in Michigan, police enter the information into a database and move on. Unless there is evidence of a crime, law enforcement has limited capacity to actively search. A licensed private investigator works exclusively on your case until the person is found.
Eye Spy handles missing person cases involving adults who have walked away, estranged family members, birth parents or biological relatives, individuals who have cut contact, and abducted or runaway children. We also assist in cases where an elderly person with Alzheimer’s or dementia has wandered and cannot be located through standard channels.
How We Locate Missing Persons in Michigan
Skip tracing is the core tool in missing person investigations. It involves systematically tracking a person’s trail through public records, database searches, social media, known associates, and physical surveillance. Eye Spy investigators are trained in skip trace techniques and have access to investigative databases not available to the general public.
- Public records searches – addresses, property records, court filings
- Database and identity trace searches
- Social media and digital footprint analysis
- Known associate interviews and surveillance
- Last known location investigation and canvassing
- Physical surveillance once a lead is established
Missing Children and Parental Abduction Cases
If a child has been taken by a parent in violation of a custody order, time matters. Eye Spy investigators move quickly to establish the child’s location and document the situation for law enforcement and your attorney. We work alongside local police and legal counsel – not around them – to give your case the best possible outcome.
For runaways, we use a combination of social media analysis, associate interviews, and physical surveillance to locate the child and verify they are safe before any contact is made.
Locating Estranged Family Members and Birth Relatives
Not every missing person case involves danger. Many people hire Eye Spy to reconnect with a long-lost family member, locate a biological parent or sibling, or find someone who has simply lost touch over the years. These cases rely primarily on skip trace research and are handled with the same discretion as any other investigation.
Why Eye Spy for Missing Person Investigations
Licensed Michigan investigators. Eye Spy holds a Michigan private detective agency license. All investigators are trained, in-house, and work your case directly – no subcontracting.
30 years of experience. We have been locating missing persons in Michigan for over three decades across a wide range of case types.
Available 24/7. Missing person situations are urgent. Our investigators are available around the clock, every day of the year.
Confidential by law. All case information is protected under Michigan investigator-client privilege. Your search stays private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Eye Spy find someone who doesn’t want to be found?
Yes. Skip trace investigations are specifically designed to locate individuals who are actively avoiding contact. We use public records, database searches, and surveillance to establish location regardless of whether the subject is cooperative.
What is the difference between what police do and what Eye Spy does?
Law enforcement enters missing person information into a database and responds if the person turns up. Eye Spy actively investigates – running skip traces, conducting surveillance, and working the case until the person is located. We work exclusively on your case, not a caseload of hundreds.
How long does a missing person investigation take?
It depends on how much information is available at the start and how long the person has been gone. Some skip trace cases resolve quickly when there is a clear paper trail. Others require more extensive fieldwork. We give you an honest assessment after reviewing what you have.
Can you locate a birth parent or biological relative in Michigan?
Yes. Locating birth parents and biological relatives is one of our more common missing person case types. We use skip trace research and public records to establish identity and location, then handle the approach according to your preference.
