Investigations Direct Limited - Detective Agency

Investigations Direct - Blog

Sports stars secrets are no longer safe

The case of the Auction Website

Prince William and Prince Harry may have fallen prey to phone tapping

When do you hire a Private Investigator to spy on your partner?

How to Follow a Person or Individual

Following someone can reveal their hidden behaviours, secret business partnerships and provide valuable information. Find out if your spouse is cheating on you or locate a criminal’s safe house by learning to follow a person. Use discretion and carefully uncover necessary proof.

1) Do your homework about a person’s activities before you set out to follow them. Talk to people who know the target. Get an idea of his or her schedule. Find out where the subject works and lives.

2) Stake out a location that the subject often frequents. Wait for them for as long as necessary when unaware of their movements, schedule and habitual hang-outs.

3) Blend into the crowd and maintain a low profile. Wear appropriate clothing for the place. Consider wearing a wig, dark glasses or fake facial hair to conceal your identity.

4) Stay a safe distance behind the subject. Be close enough to maintain eye contact at traffic lights or around corners. Keep your target in your sights at all times.

5) Hold your position when your target enters a building. Cautiously follow them inside when they are leading you to more answers. Identify someplace to hide quickly.

Tips and Warnings
When following in a car, allow at least one car to come between you and your subject.
Avoid doing things that will draw any attention to you.
Don’t rush into a building you did not expect them to enter, particularly if you think it does not relate to the information you are trying to gather.