The first hours matter most. G3 Missing Persons responds immediately to missing child cases — deploying every available investigative tool in parallel with law enforcement, not after it.
A missing child is the most urgent situation a family will ever face. The first 24–48 hours are the most critical window, and the most effective response runs multiple investigative tracks simultaneously — not sequentially. G3 Missing Persons deploys immediately, working in direct coordination with the assigned law enforcement investigator from the first hour.
Our role is not to duplicate law enforcement work — it is to extend it. While police detectives handle witness canvassing and public channels, G3 runs parallel database intelligence searches, a digital footprint analysis, and school/social contact mapping - that law enforcement may not have the resources to pursue simultaneously. Every additional lead matters.
We begin work the moment you contact us. No waiting for paperwork or retainer agreements before intelligence gathering starts.
We contact the assigned detective directly and establish a coordination protocol so our findings feed into the official investigation, not around it.
Known friends, school contacts, social media connections, and recent communications are mapped immediately — the most common first leads in juvenile cases.
Phone activity, social media, gaming accounts, and location-enabled apps are analyzed for recent activity and contact patterns.
Restricted database searches cross-reference the child’s known contacts, any suspect individuals, and geographic patterns.
When intelligence narrows location possibilities, field observation is deployed rapidly with full documentation.
G3 does not compete with law enforcement on missing child cases — we complement them. Detectives managing active missing child cases are often stretched across multiple responsibilities. A dedicated PI adds investigative capacity that runs in parallel, not in sequence.
Steve Gelinske has established working relationships with law enforcement through his PIFTM board role and active case coordination. Our findings are presented in court-admissible format and shared directly with the assigned investigator.
No case is too thin to begin. Bring whatever you have — here’s what helps most.
Legal name, date of birth, and physical description including any distinguishing marks or medical conditions.
The most recent photos available — within the past 30 days ideally. School photos are often the most current.
Names and contact information of known friends, classmates, coaches, and any adults who interact regularly with the child.
The child’s phone number, device type, known apps, gaming usernames, and any social media accounts you are aware of.
School name and district, after-school activities, regular routes, and any recent changes in behavior or social circle.
The report number from the law enforcement agency handling the case. If you haven’t filed yet, we can advise you on that process.
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