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Missing / Locate Persons 
Investigation Services

RIVICA provides professional missing persons and locate services throughout Melbourne and Australia. Using lawful enquiries, intelligence review, public records, and field enquiries, we help families and individuals establish practical leads discreetly.

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RIVICA Investigations & Covert Solutions Pty Ltd
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Confidential & Professional

Sensitive matters handled discreetly

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Structured Reporting

Clear timelines and verified leads

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Time-Sensitive Response

Urgent matters prioritised quickly

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Fully Licensed

Lawful and discreet

Dedicated Missing Persons Support for Families and Professionals

RIVICA delivers discreet, lawful missing persons and locate investigations for families, solicitors, and agencies that need clear information and practical next steps.

Why Families, Solicitors & Agencies Choose Us

Factual Reporting

Reports structured for families, solicitors, and police liaison where appropriate.

Lawful Locate Enquiries

All enquiries conducted within Australian legal and privacy boundaries.

Discreet & Objective

Impartial enquiries that preserve confidentiality and avoid assumptions.

Experience in Urgent Matters

Proven capability across time-sensitive locate and welfare matters.

Clear Communication

Timely updates and plain-language reporting throughout the matter.

RIVICA By The Numbers

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What Missing / Locate Persons Can Assist With

Specialist locate services tailored to family, welfare, and contact matters.

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Sudden Loss Of Contact

Locate a family member or loved one who has unexpectedly stopped communicating.
  • Last known contact
  • Timeline gaps
  • Family concerns
  • Recent communication changes
  • Known associates
Deliverables include verified timelines, locate notes, address checks, and clear reporting.
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Vulnerable Adult Concerns

Support welfare-focused enquiries where safety or exploitation may be a concern.
  • Welfare concerns
  • Risk assessment
  • Immediate safety
  • Carer input
  • Police liaison

Relevant where vulnerability, risk, or urgent welfare concerns are present.

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Estranged Relative Searches

Trace relatives whose whereabouts are unknown after years of separation or silence.
  • Last known address
  • Records review
  • Associate tracing
  • Social media checks
  • Verification steps
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Voluntary Disengagement

Investigations where someone may have left voluntarily but not stayed in touch.
  • Accommodation leads
  • Employment checks
  • Digital traces
  • Known associations
  • Contact verification
Findings help families understand likely movement and next steps.
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Police & Family Coordination

Structured reporting for families, solicitors, and agencies.
  • Structured updates
  • Verified leads
  • Information shared appropriately
  • Recommended next steps
  • Sensitive reporting
Aligned to the needs of families and official enquiries.
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Field Enquiries & Verification

Lawful, discreet verification for locate matters.
  • Address checks
  • Location confirmation
  • Movement verification
  • Associate review
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Database & Intelligence Research

Including where lawful:
  • Public records review
  • Open-source research
  • Social media analysis

Common Reasons Families Seek Help

Common missing-person and locate concerns that require careful, lawful investigation.
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No Confirmed Contact

Families know contact has stopped, but need verified information before taking the next step.
RIVICA Response
Structured timelines, locate enquiries, and verification of available leads.
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Safety & Welfare Concerns

Some situations involve vulnerable people, potential exploitation, or urgent welfare concerns.
RIVICA Response
Discreet enquiries prioritising safety, urgency, and dignity.
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Lost Contact Information

Initial details may be incomplete or based on fragmented information.
RIVICA Response
Targeted verification that identifies practical search leads.
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Voluntary Disengagement

A person may have chosen not to stay in touch, which changes the investigative approach.
RIVICA Response
Practical tracing focused on accommodation, work, and associations.
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Police & Family Coordination

Findings may need to be shared with police, family members, or legal representatives.
RIVICA Response
Reports structured to be clear, factual, and easy to act on.

Our Missing Persons Process

1

Initial Consultation

Situation Overview

2

Information Assessment

Risk & Priority Review

3

Search Strategy

Locate Plan

4

Field Enquiries

Database & Intelligence Research

5

Lead Verification

Information Collation

6

Reporting & Results

Factual Findings

7

Ongoing Support

Next-step Guidance

Engagement & Pricing

We offer transparent billing structures tailored to missing persons and locate matters.

Fixed-Fee Locate Matters

Suitable for clear, targeted locate enquiries with a defined brief.
  • Last-known-contact enquiries
  • Address verification and locate checks
  • Relative searches and contact tracing
  • Welfare-focused locate matters

Hourly Billing

Suitable for open-ended searches that require extended research or field enquiries.
  • Includes research, verification, field enquiries, and reporting.

Ongoing Support Programs

Suitable for families, solicitors, or agencies managing an open locate matter.
  • Priority response
  • Predictable billing
  • Dedicated support
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Case Studies

Proven outcomes in missing persons and locate matters.
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Surveillance

Internal Misconduct & Conflict-of-Interest Investigation

Challenge
Allegations involved sensitive internal conduct and potential conflicts of interest, requiring impartial investigation while protecting organisational integrity and public confidence.
Outcome
The investigation confirmed an undisclosed relationship, establishing clear professional misconduct. The agency initiated disciplinary proceedings and strengthened procurement governance to prevent recurrence.
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Community Safety

Public Safety & Anti-Social Behaviour Investigation

Challenge
Ongoing anti-social behaviour created safety concerns for the community. The challenge was to observe unpredictable activity, identify responsible individuals, and gather lawful evidence suitable for enforcement or police referra
Outcome
Comprehensive behavioural evidence supported targeted compliance and policing interventions. Anti-social activity declined significantly, easing community concerns and strengthening court proceedings with clear, factual insight.
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Surveillance

Illegal Dumping & Regulatory Enforcement (Feature)

Challenge
Unlawful dumping activity posed environmental, safety, and compliance risks. The challenge was to identify offenders operating covertly, document repeat behaviour, and obtain evidence strong enough to support regulatory enforcement or tribunal proceedings.
Outcome
Offending behaviour was conclusively documented, enabling the council to proceed with formal enforcement. Targeted action resulted in effective fire-risk mitigation and improved community safety.
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Trusted By Families, Solicitors & Agencies

Excellent service by Richard to support us with work-related injury claims, clear directions, guidance, and effective communication strategies, he served us very well. And truly! he does stand by ” We will find the piece of evidence to give you the peace of mind ” Thank you, Richard and we shall always reach out to you!

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Huma

Richard was professional and efficient and would recommend RIVICA to any person that requires assistance in this field.

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Robbie

Richard from Rivica Investigations was professional, efficient, and kept us informed throughout the matter. His support gave us clarity at a difficult time.

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Roland Fewtrell

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