Missing Persons

How to Find a Missing Person

Do you desperately need to find a missing person? Have you hit a wall in your search to find a birth parent, lost love, or runaway child? Let our investigators help put an end to your heartache and frustration. At AJ Sterling & Associates, we specialize in locating the whereabouts and contact information of missing persons. We can proudly say that over the past 25 years, we have helped thousands of clients locate missing persons.

How Does a Private Investigator Find a Missing Person?

The reason why private investigators are so successful at finding missing people is twofold. First and foremost, we have access to a multitude of resources that an ordinary person doesn’t. For example, we have the unique ability to scour through exclusive databases for clues to a missing person’s whereabouts. Second, the thousands of missing persons investigations we have done over the years has given us the experience needed to connect the dots and crack even the most difficult cases.

What Is the Difference Between a Missing Person Investigation and People Locate Investigation?

A missing person investigation and a people locate investigation are similar in that they are both conducted in order to locate the current whereabouts of a missing person. The difference lies in the subject of the investigation, as well as the type of fee that a licensed private investigator will charge.

Missing Persons Investigation: Usually takes place due to a dire situation, such as when a child runs away from home or a friend or relative suddenly disappears. A licensed private investigator will usually charge an hourly rate for this type of investigation.
People Locate Investigations: This type of investigation will involve finding a person who has been “missing” from the client’s life for an extended period of time. The element of foul play is rarely present in these types of investigations. Examples include finding birth parents, estranged relatives, long lost loves, debtors, and deadbeat parents. A licensed private investigator will likely charge a flat fee that varies based on the amount of work that needs to be done.

What Information Do I Need Before I Hire a Private Investigator to Find a Missing Person?

Although we have on many occasions found missing persons with very limited information, we cannot guarantee you results. With each piece of information you give us, the likelihood that we will find the missing person increases exponentially. Also, the more information we have about the missing person, the less costly and time-consuming the investigation will be.

Listed below are valuable pieces of information that you can provide that will help your Private Investigator find missing persons:

Full Name (including middle name or initial)
Maiden Name (or any other possible name changes)
Birth Date
Social Security Number
Previous Addresses (Residence and/or PO Box)
Education History
Relatives
Driver’s License Number

If you are at a loss on how to find a missing person, please don’t hesitate to call AJ Sterling & Associates today at 800-873-5509 or e-mail us at info@ajsterling.com.

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Lauren
Brooklyn, NY
“I always wondered what happened to Fran, my high school sweetheart. Recently widowed, I wondered how I could re-connect. A friend suggested that I call a private investigator and I was fortunate to find John at AJS. Although my information was limited, he was able to find Fran within a week. It turns she was also recently widowed and our relationship resumed where we left off. Fran and I are now happily married and living out our golden years in Florida. Thank you John!”
Maury
Boca Raton, FL
“A few months back my ex-girlfriend told me she was going to NY on a business trip, but when I ran into her co-worker the same day he told me to enjoy my short getaway with Kristin! I hired AJS to follow her and they did an incredible job documenting her stay in NY, or should I say her stay in NY with Chad. It turns out Chad was an old flame that she had been seeing behind my back for quite some time. I wish I had a picture of her face when I popped the surveillance video into her DVD player! Thank you AJ Sterling for providing me with the truth!”

Chris
Dallas, TX
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you AJ Sterling for giving me my life back. Four years ago, my ex-wife was awarded sole custody of our two children. There were countless nights that I went without sleep, not just because I had lost my children, but because I knew they were living in a house with an alcoholic mother and her abusive boyfriend. Just when I felt that all hope was lost, AJ Sterling provided me with the physical evidence I needed to win back custody of my two beautiful children. The three of us are living happily together now because of the excellent work you did for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Victor
Bronx, NY
“Thank you for helping me bring my daughter home! Six months ago my only child ran away with a boyfriend that the family did not approve of. Based upon a close friend’s recommendation, I turned to Artie at AJ Sterling for help. He and his team diligently pursued every possible lead and within 4 days had one of my daughter’s friends confess where my daughter and her boyfriend were staying. While those were the 4 most excruciating days of my life, Artie helped keep me at ease and gave me confidence that my daughter would be returned home to me. I honestly can’t find the words to thank you enough… you are truly a life savior.”
Nancy
Middletown, NJ
“For years I spent time searching for my biological mother, but due to the limited resources available I consistently hit a dead end. After yet another online people-finder search produced zero results, I turned to the true professionals at AJ Sterling for help. I gave John what limited information I had regarding my biological mother and within hours John e-mailed me with a narrow list of possible candidates. After calling the second number on the list, I was shocked to discover it was my biological mother on the other end of the line! We have been e-mailing back and forth for the past two months and plan on meeting in person in the near future. I can’t thank you enough for giving me a missing piece of my life back. My only regret is not coming to you sooner!”
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Garden City, NY