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When someone you care about goes missing, time and accuracy matter. With years of professional investigative experience, Martin Tomlins-Young provides discreet, compassionate, and results-driven missing person investigations across the UK and beyond. Every case is handled with sensitivity, professionalism, and a commitment to finding the truth.
Trusted by families and professionals nationwide
Martin Tomlins-Young is a highly experienced private investigator specialising in missing person cases. With over two decades of experience in the field, Martin combines detailed research, investigative skill, and discretion to deliver fast and accurate results. His work is guided by integrity, compassion, and a deep understanding of how emotional and urgent these cases can be. Whether tracing a loved one, a witness, or a debtor, every case is handled with sensitivity and professionalism.
For more than 20 years, Martin has supported families, solicitors, and organisations with professional investigative services — finding answers where others cannot, and always with compassion and discretion.
Learn more about MartinSensitive, discreet tracing of family members and friends using lawful research, OSINT and field enquiries.
Read moreLocating key witnesses and absconded debtors for solicitors and corporate clients across the UK.
Read moreDiscreet attendance and enquiries to confirm wellbeing, pass messages, and encourage contact.
Read moreCo-ordinated enquiries overseas through trusted networks, respecting local laws and privacy.
Read moreOpen-source intelligence to identify movements, associates, and likely locations from lawful data.
Read moreIf someone has gone missing, contact Martin for confidential advice and fast next steps.
View all servicesPriority cases
triaged immediately
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We take your statement, confirm urgency, and gather key identifiers (name, DOB, last known address, associates). If required, we advise on notifying police and safeguarding steps. Clear objectives and consent are agreed before work starts.
Verified leads
identified
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We conduct lawful open-source research and database checks to build a timeline and locate likely addresses, workplaces, or contacts. We assess reliability, eliminate false trails, and prioritise the strongest leads.
Field enquiries
conducted
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Where appropriate, we make discreet doorstep enquiries, speak with neighbours or employers, and conduct safe-and-well checks. We liaise with authorities or support agencies when safeguarding is necessary.
Findings reported
with next steps
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You receive a clear report with evidence, sources, and recommended next steps. Where a person is located, we agree how to make contact safely and sensitively, and can continue monitoring if required.
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Sensitive, professional support for urgent and complex missing person cases. Martin combines lawful intelligence work, field enquiries, and clear reporting — all handled with discretion and care.
Learn why clients choose Martin
Whether you’re worried about a missing person, seeking a background check, or need discreet investigative support, Martin provides professional, confidential guidance every step of the way.
Martin assists with all types of missing person investigations — from tracing long-lost family members and reconnecting friends to locating debtors, witnesses, and vulnerable individuals. Each case is approached with care, professionalism, and confidentiality.
The timeframe depends on the nature of the case and the information available. Some enquiries can be resolved within a few days, while others require ongoing investigative work. Martin always provides an estimated timescale before beginning.
Absolutely. All enquiries are handled with complete confidentiality and discretion. No information is shared with third parties without your written consent. Data protection and client privacy are central to every investigation.
Yes. Martin often collaborates with solicitors, law firms, and occasionally the police when appropriate. However, private investigations remain entirely independent and compliant with UK laws and data protection regulations.
Fees depend on the complexity and urgency of the case. After a brief, no-obligation consultation, Martin will provide a clear quote with no hidden costs. All fees are agreed upon before any work begins.
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