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Missing
Children.

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.

Missing children investigation

Every Hour Is
Critical.

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.

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Our Approach

How G3 Works
This Type Of Case.

01

Immediate Response

We begin work the moment you contact us. No waiting for paperwork or retainer agreements before intelligence gathering starts.

02

LE Coordination

We contact the assigned detective directly and establish a coordination protocol so our findings feed into the official investigation, not around it.

03

School & Social Mapping

Known friends, school contacts, social media connections, and recent communications are mapped immediately — the most common first leads in juvenile cases.

04

Digital Footprint Analysis

Phone activity, social media, gaming accounts, and location-enabled apps are analyzed for recent activity and contact patterns.

05

Database Intelligence

Restricted database searches cross-reference the child’s known contacts, any suspect individuals, and geographic patterns.

06

Field Operations

When intelligence narrows location possibilities, field observation is deployed rapidly with full documentation.

Working Alongside
Law Enforcement

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.

  • Direct coordination with assigned detective
  • Court-admissible documentation from day one
  • School, peer, and social network mapping
  • Gaming platform and app account analysis
  • Parental abduction and custodial interference cases
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What To Bring

Start With What
You Have.

No case is too thin to begin. Bring whatever you have — here’s what helps most.

Full Name, Age & DOB

Legal name, date of birth, and physical description including any distinguishing marks or medical conditions.

Recent Photos

The most recent photos available — within the past 30 days ideally. School photos are often the most current.

Known Friends & Contacts

Names and contact information of known friends, classmates, coaches, and any adults who interact regularly with the child.

Phone & Device Info

The child’s phone number, device type, known apps, gaming usernames, and any social media accounts you are aware of.

School & Activity Info

School name and district, after-school activities, regular routes, and any recent changes in behavior or social circle.

Police Report Number

The report number from the law enforcement agency handling the case. If you haven’t filed yet, we can advise you on that process.

Other Case Types

G3 Handles Every Type
Of Disappearance.

Common Questions

Missing Child
Questions Answered.

Still have questions? Call or message us for a confidential conversation — no obligation, no pressure.

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Should I call the police before contacting a PI?+
Yes — file a police report first. This creates an official record and activates law enforcement resources. However, G3 will begin intelligence gathering immediately even before a report exists if the situation demands it. Both can happen simultaneously.
How does G3 coordinate with law enforcement?+
Steve contacts the assigned detective directly, establishes a coordination protocol, and provides our findings in a format that integrates with the official investigation. We work alongside law enforcement, never around them.
Can you help with parental abduction or custodial interference cases?+
Yes. Cases where one parent has taken a child in violation of a custody order are a specific area G3 handles — including interstate cases where the child has been taken across state lines.
What if the child ran away voluntarily?+
The investigative approach is similar regardless of circumstances. We do not wait for confirmation of the reason before acting. Reason affects strategy, not urgency — and we reassess as intelligence develops.
What is the AMBER Alert and how does it interact with a private investigation?+
AMBER Alerts are activated by law enforcement when specific criteria are met. A private investigation runs in parallel — we gather intelligence that law enforcement may not have time to develop while managing public-facing operations. The two reinforce each other.

Every Minute
Matters.

Every case starts with a free, confidential conversation. No obligation, no pressure — just a licensed investigator listening and telling you honestly what can be done.

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