Active Case Management & Private Investigations
When your property is stolen, you want the entire police force mobilized to track it down. You want detectives following up on every lead, checking every camera, and interviewing every suspect. The reality, however, is that property crime is incredibly common, and law enforcement resources are severely limited. In most cases, local agencies only have the bandwidth to take a basic report so you can file an insurance claim. It is incredibly frustrating to know there is a chance of getting your assets back, but nobody available to actually investigate.
This is where taking proactive steps makes all the difference.
Step 1: The Digital Footprint
Submitting a listing to the Stolen 911 Registry is the best first step you can take. Unlike posting to Facebook or Nextdoor, listing your case on Stolen 911 first ensures your stolen asset won’t get buried in a fast-moving social media feed or hidden away inside a private group. Creating a highly visible, search-engine-optimized public record exposes the theft to online buyers across the open web.
Crucially, using the registry protects you. It acts as a secure buffer, allowing you to crowdsource tips and leads while keeping your personal identity and contact information completely private. Even if you have zero leads right now, the registry goes to work for you immediately.
Step 2: Hiring a Licensed Private Investigator
If your Stolen 911 listing generates a tip, or if you already have leads—like CCTV footage, suspect names, or digital marketplace clues—law enforcement still may not have the time to act on them.
This is when I step in. I can follow up on the leads the police don’t have time for, develop new intelligence, and actively hunt down your stolen items. More importantly, I know how the legal system works. I can investigate and package your evidence into a rock-solid, actionable case file specifically prepped for a District Attorney or police detective to take official action.
Marc Hinch: Lead Investigator
As a former investigator with the California Highway Patrol for 21 years, I served on three separate auto theft task forces and successfully recovered millions of dollars in stolen vehicles and assets. Now, as a Licensed Private Investigator, I focus my expertise directly on recovering your property and identifying the suspects responsible.
Core Investigative Services:
- Case Preparation: Building actionable case files for District Attorneys and law enforcement.
- Asset Location: Finding stolen classic cars, motorcycles, and all types of trailers.
- High-Value Recovery: Locating stolen art, antiques, and collectibles.
- Suspect Identification: Locating and IDing theft and burglary suspects.
- Business Investigations: Tracking down stolen commercial and business assets.
- Intelligence Gathering: Conducting professional surveillance and suspect interviews.
- Fraud Detection: Conducting comprehensive insurance fraud investigations.
- Expert Testimony: Qualified Expert Witness for Auto Theft & Chop Shops (Superior Court of California).
- Lead Generation: Developing actionable leads when a case has gone completely cold.
📞 Discuss Your Case
If you have leads that need investigating or need help building a case for law enforcement, contact me directly to discuss your options.
Call an Experienced Licensed Private Investigator:
(408) 461-7714