Individuals and Families

Confidential investigations for the moments that matter most to your family

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private investigators for individuals and families

Overview

You already know something is wrong. That’s usually why people call us. In our experience working hundreds of family cases nationwide since 2009, nobody hires an investigator to catch someone — they hire one to stop wondering. We document what’s happening, discreetly and legally, then explain what it means in plain English. Everything stays confidential.

 

Experience

Serving individuals and families nationwide since 2009
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of the top 5 global multiliners have worked with us
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How We Help

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Resources

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Meet Our Investigators

Whatever you are walking through right now, one of our investigators has walked someone else through it before. That matters more than it sounds like it does. It means they know where the evidence usually hides in a case like yours, which leads are worth the hours and which ones are not, and how to document what they find so it holds up when it counts. We do not bill you for effort. We are paid to bring you an answer, and after 17+ years of doing exactly that, we know how to go get one.

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Why choose us

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Next steps

You don’t have to have it figured out before you call. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll tell you honestly whether an investigation would help — and whether the answer is worth what it costs to get it. If it isn’t, we’ll say so.

Case studies

Infidelity Investigation
Infidelity Cases

Andre Said the Affair Was Over. His Wife Hired Us to Make Sure.

A concerned father wanted to know who his daughter was dating. Our ...

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Missing Persons
Missing Persons Cases

She Left Home After an Argument. Three Months Later, Our Investigators Found Her Living Independently in Baytown.

Her family feared the worst. Our missing person investigator Houston team found ...

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Surveillance Cases

Kaleb Said He Lived Alone. Our Investigators Found a Whole Other Family in Conroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

We know how stressful it can be when valuable property goes missing. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our asset recovery investigations. If you don’t see your question here, contact Terrance Private Investigator & Associates for a confidential consultation.

Whatever you have. Serial or VIN numbers, titles or purchase records, photographs, rental or loan agreements, GPS or telematics data, insurance information, and the names of anyone with access. A police report number helps. If heavy equipment is involved, filing a free theft report with the National Equipment Register alongside your police report widens the net at no cost to you. If you are missing some of this, we can still start.

Yes. Stolen vehicles, trailers, construction and heavy equipment, and fleet assets are among the most common asset recovery cases we handle. We locate the property, document it thoroughly, and support lawful recovery through the appropriate parties. We do not seize property ourselves, and any investigator who tells you otherwise is not being straight with you. What we do is build the case that makes lawful recovery possible.

Vehicles, trailers, boats and watercraft, RVs and motorcycles, construction and agricultural equipment, cargo, business inventory, and commercial property. As a general rule, if it carries a title, a VIN, or a serial number, it is traceable. For vehicles, you can run the VIN yourself against the free NICB VINCheck database before you ever call us. Unmarked property is harder but not automatically hopeless, and we will tell you which category yours falls into during the consultation.

Most begin within 24 hours of engagement. We move fast on these because property in motion is easier to follow than property that has already been sold, parted out, or moved across state lines.

Yes. You'll receive a detailed investigative report outlining our findings, supporting documentation, photographs when available, and information that may assist attorneys, insurance companies, or law enforcement.

Absolutely. Every investigation is handled with professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality.

Yes. A significant share of our asset recovery work comes from businesses, fleet operators, equipment rental companies, and insurance carriers who need independent investigative support on a loss or a claim.

It happens, and we would rather say so than sell you something we cannot deliver. Some property is moved, altered, or destroyed before an investigation begins. Even then, a documented investigation often has real value, because it can support an insurance claim, a police report, or a civil case that would otherwise stall. We will give you a realistic assessment up front rather than after you have spent money.

Contact Us

If your vehicle, equipment, inventory, or other valuable property has gone missing, you do not have to figure out the next step alone. Our licensed private investigators are ready to help locate your property, document the evidence, and support lawful recovery. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and let’s talk through what your situation actually involves.

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      Houston
      11811 North Freeway #811
      Houston, Texas 77060
      United States

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      E-mail: getanswers@piterrance.com
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