SEATTLE
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 1:15 p.m., a hot, sunny day in north Seattle. I received a call from a guy I recently reconnected with that I knew here in Washington back in the 1990s.
"Bri, I need your help," he said. "What seems to be the problem?" I asked. "I need you to find and serve legal papers to someone who owes me money...she's pretty slippery. Whenever I locate her, she has moved a day or two before I can have her served with legal papers. She's good," he replied. I said, "She might be good, but I'm better."
I met with client to get the information he had on the Subject. Once I had the particulars on Subject (Tracy), I quickly went to work.
Based on the information I received, I started perusing online looking for Subject. Digging into little known public records sites and databases for licensed investigators I was stunned to discover that Subject has been incarcerated four times, has an IRS debt of over $10,000 on top of 4 current judgments against her for other debts. But the biggest surprise to me was what I found in Subject's birth records.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 — I just could not believe it. I wouldn't think a person would do such a thing, or would even think of doing such a thing. It is very creative though. Just when I think I've seen it all.
I had to go out and see if I could get surveillance footage of it. While investigating, I discovered, that Subject (Tracy) has been living a double life...for the purpose of running scams.
I thought it was strange that arrest records information matched that of a male. I verified through birth records and other vital statistics records that Subject is actually a man posing as a woman. I informed client of the fraud. An address for Subject that I obtained during my investigation ended up being cold, but had positive leads to pursue that proved to be beneficial.
12:05 p.m. on a Friday, after putting a pot of coffee and breakfast down my throat, I reviewed my notes on Subject. I had tracked Subject to a downtown Tacoma apartment. I watched and waited for hours last evening and into the night.
I finally got a break at 10:20 p.m. — Subject departed the apartment and headed to the south side of town and met up with a female (unidentified) at an apartment. After four hours, Subject proceeded back to his downtown apartment. No other movements, but surveillance footage helped to accurately identify the Subject in question.
An associate took over the stakeout at 3 a.m. No movement by Subject this morning.
6:45 p.m. — Saturday, having tea in a cafe' at the Tacoma marina, watching as Subject enjoys a meal at a dockside restaurant next door; gathering additional evidence at the Client's request. After three and a half hours sitting in my vehicle watching Subject's apartment, listening to the (sometimes ugly) night sounds of the city.
At this point, other companies joined my investigation that I was conducting for my client to gather evidence of credit card and other financial fraud by Subject.
Got a call at 6 a.m. from my associate — Subject is on the move. I rolled out of bed, got ready, and headed to the location.
I observed Subject at an eatery then followed him back to his apartment at 9:20 a.m. Followed Subject (now dressed as Tracy) to the Tacoma Mall at 10:45.
11:53 a.m. — observed Subject (now posing as Tracy) at the Tacoma Mall using credit cards. This is a strange case, for sure.
11:53 a.m. — observed Subject (now posing as Tracy) at the Tacoma Mall using credit cards. This is a strange case, for sure.
The rest of the story will be in the book I am writing. Stories will be from my cases working as a private investigator. I have some intriguing, and very strange and fascinating investigations to share.
Copyright © 2012 Brian Blackwell
BRIAN BLACKWELL
Private Investigator
info @ brianblackwell.com
The rest of the story will be in the book I am writing. Stories will be from my cases working as a private investigator. I have some intriguing, and very strange and fascinating investigations to share.