In short
Detectum traces missing persons, debtors avoiding their obligations, heirs and lost family contacts. We establish addresses and whereabouts using environmental interviews, open-source analysis, public registers and a network of cooperating detectives in Poland and abroad. We work alongside the police, not instead of them.
Missing persons - locating loved ones
The most common situations in which we help:
- sudden disappearance of a family member or acquaintance,
- loss of contact after moving abroad,
- lack of information about the whereabouts of a former partner,
- locating heirs or relatives,
- verification of information provided by third parties.
All actions are carried out with full respect for privacy and in accordance with applicable laws.
Methods of locating people
Every search begins with information. Detectum combines operational activities, data analysis, and the experience of field detectives to locate individuals – even if they are deliberately avoiding contact or staying abroad.
Methods used include:
- analysis of public and commercial databases,
- monitoring activity on social media,
- verification of address and employment history,
- field surveillance in justified cases,
- cooperation with local sources and international contacts.
Our goal is not to interfere with privacy, but to find the truth and provide reliable information to the client.
Locating debtors and individuals avoiding obligations
Many companies and private individuals struggle with debtors who hide from creditors. Detectum conducts investigative activities aimed at determining the whereabouts and activities of debtors – including those who have moved abroad.
Scope of activities:
- determining current place of residence and employment,
- verification of assets and sources of income,
- establishing family and business connections,
- cooperation with law firms and bailiffs,
- monitoring attempts to conceal assets.
Our reports can serve as evidence in civil and enforcement proceedings and help facilitate effective debt recovery.
Reconnecting - finding lost contacts
Not every case involves a disappearance. Often, people simply lose touch. Detectum helps locate individuals with whom contact has been lost – former friends, colleagues, business partners, or family members living around the world.
How we operate:
- analysis of personal and archival data (addresses, phone numbers, social media),
- verification of current location and contact details,
- indirect contact with the person if necessary,
- delivery of a report containing verified information about status and location.
Thanks to experience and modern methods, we help restore lost connections and provide answers to important questions.
Cooperation with authorities and institutions
In many cases, we cooperate with the police, prosecutors, courts, and law firms. Our activities complement official procedures, helping to speed up the process of locating a person or confirming their status.
Scope of cooperation includes:
- providing legally compliant findings and evidence,
- supporting families of missing persons in communication with authorities,
- preparing reports and analyses supporting legal actions.
All information is shared only with authorized entities, with full confidentiality and professional ethics.
Legal limitations and ethical standards
Searching for people requires compliance with applicable laws, especially regarding personal data protection and privacy. Detectum operates fully in accordance with Polish and European law, ensuring safety for both the client and the person being searched for.
Key principles of our work:
- no use of unauthorized technical means,
- full compliance with GDPR and detective services regulations,
- providing only verified information,
- maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Legality and ethics are the foundation of our work, ensuring trust and reliability in every report.
We operate in Poland and internationally
Detectum conducts searches throughout Poland, as well as in many countries across Europe and beyond. Thanks to a network of trusted partners and access to international databases, we are able to effectively locate individuals living abroad or outside their official place of residence.
Regardless of the scale of the case – private, family, or business – we act with commitment and full confidentiality.
Frequently asked questions
Missing persons — questions and answers
Can a detective search for a missing person alongside the police?
Yes. Reporting a disappearance to the police is always the first step and we do not replace their work, but a detective can act in parallel — with time for a single case, the ability to run environmental interviews and access to sources a private person cannot reach.
How long does it take to find someone?
From a few days to a few weeks. What matters is the starting point: last known address, phone number, workplace, circle of acquaintances. The more that is known at the outset, the shorter the search.
Will you give me the address of the person you find?
We pass on findings to the extent permitted by law and by the purpose of the assignment. A detective may not disclose data where doing so would infringe the rights of the person sought.
Do you trace debtors?
Yes. We establish a debtor's whereabouts, financial situation and assets that can be indicated to a bailiff. These are among the more frequent commercial cases we handle.
Do you search abroad?
Yes. We cooperate with detectives in other countries, which allows us to carry out enquiries outside Poland — most often in inheritance, maintenance and debt cases.
Where we work
Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot and all of Poland
Our head office is in Gdynia at Podolska 21 and our branch is in Gdansk at Jana Heweliusza 11, unit 811. Most of our work takes place in the Tricity area and Pomerania — Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot, Rumia, Reda, Wejherowo and Tczew.
We also have field units in several regions of the country, and our mobility together with cooperation with other licensed detectives lets us run cases throughout Poland and beyond its borders.
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Our offices
ul. Podolska 21
81-321 Gdynia
ul. Jana Heweliusza 11 lok. 811
80-890 Gdańsk
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Credentials
Detective licence no. 0002591 issued by the Regional Police Commander in Gdansk. Licensed detective agency entered in the register of the Polish Ministry of the Interior under number RD-9/2017. Court expert in private investigation and investigative techniques at the Regional Courts in Gdansk, Torun, Elblag and Warsaw.
Winner of the Orły Ochrony 2022 award