Missing Persons & Missing Children Investigations

Compassionate investigative support for locating the missing and families seeking answers, while working alongside law enforcement.

Our Missing Persons Investigations service provides expert assistance to families and loved ones in the search for individuals, children who have disappeared and child abductions. investigative support for families across Virginia who need additional help beyond the initial police report. We help organize information, develop credible leads, and document findings in a way that supports (not interfere with) law enforcement efforts.

Who we help:

We assist families and legal representatives when:

• A child or loved one has recently gone missing
• A case feels stalled or overwhelming
• Law enforcement resources are limited or delayed
• You need help organizing timelines, tips, and information
• You want professional guidance on next steps
• There is concern about parental abduction, runaway risk, or exploitation

Every case is different. Every family deserves to be treated with dignity, urgency, and care. We help families move forward with clarity, structure, and support. Our commitment to confidentiality and compassion ensures that they receive the support they need during this challenging time. 

Our approach: calm, ethical, and evidence-focused

CPIA’s missing persons work is built on three principles:

1. Compassion

We understand that families are in crisis. We listen first, explain clearly, and move at a pace that respects your emotional state while addressing urgency.

2. Structure

We help bring order to chaos by documenting timelines, validating information, and organizing tips into clear investigative pathways.

3. Coordination

Our work is designed to support law enforcement and attorneys, providing clean, well-documented information that can be acted upon.

Missing Person / Missing Child Rapid Lead Sweep (24–72 hours)

A fast, structured review to help families regain momentum.

Includes:

• Timeline reconstruction (last-known location, contacts, movements, all trails)
• Review and organization of tips, messages, and sightings
• Digital open-source lead review (OSINT)
• Priority lead identification
• Written lead summary suitable for law enforcement or counsel

Active Search & Locate Support:

Ongoing investigative assistance for active cases, including:

• Continued lead development and validation
• Witness and tip coordination
• Documentation and reporting updates
• Family guidance and case navigation support

Cold Case Re-Evaluation

For longer-term or stalled cases:

• Fresh review of existing materials
• Identification of overlooked leads or gaps
• Structured re-documentation of the case

Child Safety & Abduction Risk Support

Including parental abduction concerns, custody-related disappearance risks, and emergency consults in coordination with attorneys.

Important first steps (please read)

If someone is missing:

1. Call 911 or your local law enforcement agency immediately
2. File an official missing persons report
3. Obtain the report number and agency contact
4. Then contact CPIA once you need additional investigative support

We can help you understand what comes next and how to proceed responsibly.