Address Investigation | Address Research Germany

There are numerous possible reasons to have the whereabouts of a person determined by the IHK-certified investigators of Kurtz Investigations Bremen, for example to locate debtors, invite former schoolmates to a class reunion, find former partners in cases of child abduction or maintenance matters and so on. Our detectives in Bremen will be happy to take on your case: +49 421 3679 9066.

Prerequisite for Investigations: Legitimate Interest

In an address investigation, a distinction must be made between legitimate interest and purely personal interest in determining a person’s whereabouts. A legitimate interest exists, for example, if someone has caused another person financial or physical harm; this applies to rent debtors (so-called rental nomads), as well as to defaulting payers for online purchases (Section 263 German Criminal Code fraud, goods credit fraud) or motorists who have damaged another vehicle and fled the scene of the accident (Section 142 German Criminal Code leaving the scene of an accident without permission).

No legitimate interest, but merely a personal interest, exists if you wish, for example, to have the address of former fellow students determined, as this search constitutes an infringement of the personality rights of the person sought for which there is no sufficient justification if it is solely about the wish to meet again. Nevertheless, our private detectives from Bremen will assist you in determining the address provided that you agree that we will only pass on the address to you after consulting the person concerned and obtaining their consent.

Debtor Evasion

One of the most common reasons for our address searches is a person’s flight from financial obligations, primarily rent arrears, unpaid invoices and maintenance obligations. Rental nomads often evade access by regulatory or judicial authorities in night-and-fog actions and in many cases leave behind a desolate rental property. According to estimates by the landlords’ association Haus and Grund, the annual damage caused by rental fraud in Germany amounts to around 200 million euros.

In cases of maintenance evasion, not only the person entitled to maintenance is harmed, but also the municipal authority, as the missing financial contributions are often covered by public bodies such as the youth welfare office or social services. Therefore, it is not only in the interest of our clients, but also in the interest of society, to identify fugitive debtors. Our expert commercial detective agency in Bremen is your first point of contact for these investigations. Please use our contact form for your assignment or call us.

Methodology of Person Searches

When taking on an assignment, detailed information about the target person (TP) is important – the more, the better. Every detail, even if it appears insignificant, can help us to research effectively. Where was the TP last resident? Does the TP own a vehicle? Which relatives, acquaintances, colleagues and so on are known? Did the TP maintain regular contacts with people abroad, for example relatives?

Once all information has been collected, our detectives in Bremen can begin their research work. Every person leaves traces – in real life and in the digital world of the World Wide Web. If database hits do not provide currently valid results, postings on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms often help our investigators to locate the TP. Neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances who are willing to provide information also play their part. Our qualified private detective agency in Bremen operates not only in Bremen and nationwide, but, thanks to excellent contacts with international detective agencies and authorities, is also able to locate target persons abroad. Seek case-specific advice from our experts. You are welcome to outline your concern to us in an email to kontakt@kurtz-detektei-bremen.de or in a telephone call.