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My spouse wasn’t cheating

Matrimonial investigation reveals no infidelity

Our investigators are contacted almost daily by spouses in distress, feeling overwhelmed by suspicions that their spouse is cheating on them.

We see our job as delivering peace of mind because whatever the outcome, when our investigation is complete, at least you’ll know the truth.

In this case we were contacted by a lady in Glasgow, concerned by the changes in behaviour she was seeing in her husband.

Our client comments “My husband seemed to be making regular withdrawals from his bank and was acting very strangely.  I contacted Boothroyds and they explained the different ways to see what was going on.

I thought my husband had developed some sort of illicit habit, was seeing someone else or was hiding something from his distant past.   The investigators discovered that he was actually displaying signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

The matter was handled very delicately and I was able to get my husband the medical help he needed. I was grateful for the very caring and discrete approach that was taken.”

Are you worried about changes in the behaviour of your family members? Call us now on 0141 548 8055.

Or click here to enquire by email.

Not all changes in behaviour are sinister but if you’re plagued by suspicions the suspicions alone can ruin your day.  Based on our experience we can conduct  a private investigation on your behalf and this can include surveillance or vehicle tracking as necessary.

In recent months we have successfully completed investigations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Reading and Essex.

Our service is confidential with the utmost discretion assured.

We are experienced professional investigators, calling us is easy though you may dread the thought of doing so.  We have been around for a very long time.  When you call you’ll find a friendly and sympathetic ear.  We are members of various professional investigator bodies and these are your guarantees that we always work within a strict ethical code and adhere to the laws of the land.

Filed Under: Case studies, Matrimonial, Surveillance

Dealing with suspicions of infidelity

Infidelity investigations can help you deal with your suspicions

As investigators we deal with clients across the UK and in this instance our client was based near Reading.

The lady called because she suspected her spouse was being unfaithful but was especially nervous because she hadn’t hired a private investigator before and didn’t know what to expect.

The client says “When I made the call to Boothroyds I was immediately put at ease by the investigator who talked me through the circumstances after which we agreed on the most cost effective way to find out what was going on.”

Within two days and using a combination of surveillance and vehicle tracking we were able to confirm our client’s suspicions.  We presented both photographic and video evidence as part of our service.  Our client commented, “I was even given sound advice as to how to deal with the situation.  I received a very professional evidence package.”

Do you suspect your spouse being unfaithful? Call us now on 0141 548 8055.

We can advise you on the most cost effective method to address your suspicions.  If you haven’t used a private investigator before you might find our FAQs and tips on hiring an investigator useful.

Click here to enquire by email.

Our service is available across the UK and we’ll handle the matter in complete confidence.

Calling us is easy though you may dread the thought of doing so.  We have been around for a very long time.  When you call you’ll find a friendly and sympathetic ear.  We are members of various professional investigator bodies and these are your guarantees that we always work within a strict ethical code and adhere to the laws of the land.

Filed Under: Case studies, Matrimonial, Surveillance

Investigations for a criminal defence

Criminal defence investigations are part of our service

We were hired by solicitors as part of a litigation process.  The solicitors for the defence wanted to establish how long it took for thieves to overcome the security of a premises.  The thieves had broken into a premises and conducted an armed robbery on a lone-worker security guard before leaving with a haul of high value goods.

Using police reports and video footage we were able to reconstruct the break-in using the same modus operandi as the criminals. We established that the premises could be breached in 18 minutes which rebutted the prosecution’s argument that it must have taken in excess of an hour and should have been detected by the guard on his hourly rounds.

Do you need the services of a private investigator? Call us now on 0141 548 8055.

Our investigators are discreet, professional and have successfully completed investigations across the UK.

Click here to enquire by email.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex police in Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies

Surveillance investigations for brand protection

Surveillance investigation helps reduce the sale of pirated goods

We’re known within the industry for our experience in covert and undercover operations relating to the dealing of pirate goods on a large scale.

In this particular case we identified three separate locations where illicit goods were being prepared for sale at markets in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Working on behalf of our clients, the rights holders, we liaised with the police and trading standards officers resulting in successful raids conducted under warrant where the offenders were detected, arrested, and charged.  One of the sting operations reaped success within 18 hours of us receiving instructions from the client.

Are you experiencing losses because of counterfeit products?

Call us now on 0141 548 8055.

We have over 30 year’s investigative experience and have successfully worked with law enforcement agencies across the UK.

Click here to enquire by email.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex police in Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Surveillance

Cheating spouse caught on camera

The sooner you know the truth the sooner you can protect yourself

A client from Reading asked us to follow her husband.  Our client was concerned that her husband was cheating on her and unfortunately her suspicions were found to be true.

We established surveillance on the husband and caught him in the act of attending a local brothel.  As it turned out the husband had been a frequent visitor to the establishment over a prolonged period.  Further investigations also revealed that he was, unbeknown to his wife, receiving treatment from a clinic specialising in sexually transmitted diseases.

Do you suspect your spouse of cheating but are reluctant to call?

We understand how you feel, we offer a discreet, non-judgemental and confidential service.  You can call us on 0141 548 8055.

Or click here to enquire by email.

We are private detective investigators based in Glasgow and are members of the Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

These are your guarantees that we provide a professional trustworthy service, that we are regulated and will act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Matrimonial

Fly tipping prosecutions for local authorities

Our surveillance investigations help local authorities cut costs

We were hired by a local authority to obtain evidence against the perpetrators of large scale fly tipping, an offence which costs local authorities considerable sums to clean up.

Using our particular expertise in the field of surveillance we devised a novel but robust method of surveilling the site over an extended period of time.  We were able to catch on camera and identify repeat offenders who were dumping tonnes of waste at a time.

Our hidden cameras were deployed in a hostile area yet went undetected by numerous individuals during the time they were in use.  The cameras recorded not only the actions of the fly tippers but also those of a number of additional unsavoury individuals, including arsonists and car theifs to name but a few.

Do you need surveillance investigators to solve your problem?

Call now on 0141 548 8055.

Or click here to enquire by email.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Surveillance

Bespoke hidden cameras cut loss from theft

Hidden camera surveillance techniques can cut your losses

Our investigators have conducted hidden camera operations for numerous clients and try to avoid some methods which in our opinion have become somewhat clichéd.

In one instance while investigating large scale cash thefts we were challenged with introducing a hidden camera into an area which was extremely sterile, with little opportunity to hide a camera.  The only place that would provide a suitable view was in wooden furniture within the cash store.

A camera was embedded into similar piece of pine wood with the lens peering through a knot in the wood.  The wood was then added to an appropriate place in the structure allowing the thief to be observed from within a managers office.

On a similar installation we caught a thief who stole in excess of £34,000 in two visits.

We also installed a hidden camera to catch a sneaky thief stealing cash from colleagues.  The camera was installed on a Sunday evening awaiting the staff arriving at 9am the following Monday morning.

In what is probably a record, the thief struck and was detected at 9.35am.

The client dealt with the matter swiftly and found the thief to be a long established and trusted employee who would have been a  long way down any list of suspects.

Is theft taking place on your premises?

Call now on 0141 548 8055.  Or click here to enquire online.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Surveillance, Theft

Investigations of franchise fraud

Hiring a private investigator to protect your business

We were asked by a client to obtain evidence against a franchisee who the franchisor suspected was acting dishonestly.

On this particular occasion we obtained hidden footage of the franchisee conducting branded franchise business on a number of sites which he had not declared to the rights holder i.e the franchisor and therefore denying of the franchisor (our client) a considerable sum of money.

Do you have a need for our covert surveillance techniques?

Call now on 0141 548 8055.  Or click here to enquire online.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

 

Filed Under: Case studies, Fraud, Theft

Police arrests due to sting operations

Our investigatons often result in criminal prosecutions

A local newspaper, acting in the public interest, asked for our help to catch thieves selling stolen goods.

A second-hand goods shop was set up in an attempt to catch the thieves.  Using surveillance, including hidden cameras and microphones, a number of the thieves were caught in the act of handling stolen goods. Prosecutions then followed when the journalist shared the evidence with the police.

With specialist equipment and expert operational knowledge gained from our time in the police and the military, our undercover operations have an exceptional success rate.

Do you need our expertise for an undercover operation?

Call now on 0141 548 8055.  Or click here to enquire online.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

We provide a professional trustworthy service, we are regulated and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Surveillance

Surveillance puts an end to sickness fraud

Surveillance investigators end fraudulent sickness claim

We were hired to conduct an investigation into sickness fraud investigation regarding the personal injury claim of a Glasgow plumber.

The plumber, allegedly injured and unfit to work, was followed and filmed conducting a full time business in his trade.  He was even evidenced holding a bath above his head while he secured it to the roof rack of his work’s van – a van owned by his employers, our clients.

The mobility witnessed was not consistent with the extent of back injury reported to doctors which was preventing him from working and supporting a personal injury claim.  Our clients and the plumber’s employer were able to take swift action and put an end to the personal injury claim.

Do you suspect your employees of committing fraud? 

Call now to find out more about our surveillance techniques on 0141 548 8055.

Or click here to enquire online.

Boothroyd Associates Ltd provides a professional investigation service across the UK.  Members of: The Association of British Investigators, The Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex Police in Industry and Commerce, the World Association of Professional Investigators and registered with the Information Commissioner.

These are our guarantees to you that we provide a professional trustworthy service and act in accordance with the law at all times.

Filed Under: Case studies, Fraud, Surveillance
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