Stephen J. Sykes, Private investigator
I am a Miami native and licensed Private Investigator practicing since 1996. I began my career working with my father and opened Sykes Investigations in 1999. My main focus is in the field of insurance defense with surveillance being the majority of my expertise. I have a beautiful wife and two beautiful children. I am a family man and an avid boater and fisherman.
Insurance Defense / Surveillance
I have spent the last 27 years working with insurance companies and defense attorneys to provide the best surveillance video in order to assist in a claim. In doing so it has taken me all over the state of Florida, the Caribbean and to Central and South America.
When you are looking to obtain video, look no further than Sykes Investigations.
Corporate Theft
Everyday a company is being taken advantage of. Employees look for that opportunity and take it. Whether its money, fuel or products, it's a never ending cycle. We provide the necessary evidence needed to the employer so they can decide if they want to prosecute or simply fire the employee and move on. In some cases employers enjoy posting pictures of the employees booking photo in the break room. In more serious cases, we can provide undercover operations within an organization.
Sykes Investigations has worked with many large produce companies, shipping companies, fuel supply companies and other corporations here in South Florida to help reduce their losses.
Domestic / Infidelity Investigations
Sadly, I have handled more domestic cases than I can count. These include infidelity, divorce, child custody and abuse. I follow and video any and all activity. My cases have stretched from the Dominican Republic to Vancouver Canada. If your stomach is turning and you need the evidence to move on, if it's there, I will get it.
Please remember that Florida is a no fault state. Consult with your attorney about the legal issues arising from a divorce, child custody and child support.
The only silver lining I've gained from domestic cases is its made me a loyal husband and father to my wonderful wife and children. There is nothing more valuable than the family unit.
Locate Investigations
Locating someone today is fairly easy when they are productive members of society. Obtaining current addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, vehicle information, properties, criminal history...the list goes on and on. It is just a click on the keyboard.
It’s the people that do not want to be found or have no attachments that are difficult. It is not always easy even with today’s technology. We do the legwork by going out and knocking on doors, talking to old neighbors, employers, family and friends. Whatever it takes. Over the years I have located individuals with warrants hiding in Costa Rica under an alias to the homeless living on the streets.
Background Investigations
A simple background search will reveal the following: Subjects Full Name, DOB, SSN (not to the general public), Possible Phone Numbers, Possible Email Address, Potential Subject Photos, Possible Criminal Records, Possible Employers, Address Summary, Address Details, Cities History, Counties History, Driver's License Information, Professional Affiliations, Professional Licenses, Bankruptcy Records, Liens, Judgments, Current Property Deeds, Past Property Deeds, Property Foreclosures, Property Assessments, Evictions, Current Vehicle Information, Past Vehicle Information, FL Accidents, Global Watch Lists, US Business Affiliations, UCC Filings, US Corporate Affiliations, Aircraft Records, Pilot Licenses, Voter Registrations, Hunting & Fishing Permits, Weapon Permits, Possible Relatives, Likely Associates, Possible Associates and Neighbor Phones.
In addition we can provide any and all police reports related to the Subject, all police calls from the home they currently reside and previously resided in, copies of all dispositions and a Federal Case search with all reports and dispositions.
SUMMONS & SUBPOENAS SERVICE
Serving subpoenas and summons has been routine for many years for my clients. Personally licensed in Dade and Broward County with sub-contracted servers all over the state of Florida and the rest of the country. The servers that are contracted have been with me for many years. They are dedicated to the business and most often know where to serve medical records subpoenas the first time without adding second addresses and locate fees.
We specialize in handling difficult service. In these cases it is generally necessary to perform surveillance and capture the serve on video to avoid any issues later. Never has an attorney attempted to quash service when a return of service states Video Obtained.
We offer an online database where clients can print their ROS and get status updates.
Subpoena Specials!!! $30.00 + .10 cents a page after 10 pages to serve CT Corporation , 1200 S Pine Island Rd #250, Plantation, FL 33324.
Statements
All of our statements are obtained by a bi-lingual Investigator. She has been taking statements in South Florida before Sykes Investigations was thought of and when it comes to statements, we leave it to her.
The taking of statements needs to be obtained by a seasoned and well spoken Investigator. This is a specialty and should only be performed by an Investigator who specializes in doing so.