Private Investigations in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington’s population shifts with the seasons. Summer brings vacationers and seasonal workers to the beaches, UNC Wilmington fills and empties with the academic calendar, and second-home owners come and go from Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. For anyone who needs a private investigator in Wilmington, that turnover can make it harder to find a witness, confirm where someone is living, or document what a spouse or co-parent is doing. 360 Protection Group handles these cases across New Hanover County and the Cape Fear region, serving the coast from our base in the Charlotte area.

Call (704) 618-1811 for a confidential discussion.

What a Wilmington Private Investigator Handles on the Coast

Local matters are heard at the New Hanover County Judicial Building on Princess Street downtown. Custody disputes, infidelity concerns, and insurance claims make up much of our work here, along with locating people who have moved along the coast or left the state.

Coastal living adds its own wrinkles. A spouse may spend long weekends at a beach rental that does not appear in any financial disclosure. A parent may move to Leland or Hampstead, across a county line, and the custody schedule changes with it. Rental property and short-term housing make it easier for people to stay off the records a routine search depends on.

Employers in the area include the port and logistics companies along the Cape Fear River, hospitals, clinical research firms, manufacturing, film production, and a large tourism and hospitality sector. Injury claims, employee theft, and disputes between business partners come from all of them.

Wilmington Services

• Beach and rental property surveillance: Documenting who is staying where, including at short-term rentals and second homes along the coast.
• Seasonal and transient witnesses: Skip tracing for seasonal workers, former students, and others who moved on after a summer or semester.
• Infidelity investigations: Lawful observation that gives you answers and, if needed, gives your attorney a documented record.
• Custody documentation: Records of parenting time across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
• Port and hospitality injury claims: Activity checks on workers’ compensation claimants from logistics, hospitality, and service jobs.
• Criminal defense support: Independent investigation for attorneys through our criminal investigation services.
• Background research: Checking a business partner, contractor, or tenant before you commit.
• Missing persons: Search support coordinated with law enforcement. Learn more on our missing persons page.

How We Handle Your Case

It starts with a confidential conversation. We listen to what you know and explain what investigation can realistically add. If the work makes sense, we give you a written plan and budget before anything begins. During the investigation, our team keeps you updated as the facts emerge, and when it is done, you receive a written report with supporting photos, video, or documents your attorney can review. Our step-by-step guide explains the process in full.

We operate strictly within North Carolina law. That rules out hacking accounts, installing unlawful trackers, or using deceptive identities that could put your case at risk.

Experienced Investigators, Careful Documentation

Our founder and lead investigator, Jaymes Holden, has more than 30 years of law enforcement and private investigation experience, and our team includes licensed investigators and former officers. That background matters when evidence has to hold up at the Judicial Building. We log times and locations, preserve original media, and keep observations separate from conclusions.

In family matters, North Carolina’s one-year separation requirement and equitable distribution rules mean timelines and assets get close attention. Coastal property, boats, and rental income can all be part of that picture.

When a case calls for public records, we pull filings from the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court or through the state’s eCourts system and confirm what we find before it goes into your report. We never promise a particular result; we give you an accurate account of the facts.

Serving the Cape Fear Region

We cover Wilmington and the surrounding area, including Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Castle Hayne, Ogden, and Porters Neck, plus Leland in Brunswick County and Hampstead in Pender County. Cases that travel inland or out of state stay with the same investigators.

Wilmington FAQs

Do you cover the beach towns and Brunswick and Pender counties?

Yes. We work throughout the Cape Fear region, including Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure beaches, Leland, and Hampstead.

Can you find someone who worked in Wilmington for a season and left?

Often. We combine records research with fieldwork to trace people who have moved, including out of state. We will be clear with you up front about what the available information is likely to support.

Can you find out whether my spouse is staying at a beach rental?

We can lawfully observe and document where someone is spending time, including at vacation properties, and present that information in a written report.

How much does an investigation cost?

That depends on the type of work, the hours needed, and travel. We provide an estimate during the consultation so you can make an informed decision.

Is your firm licensed to investigate in North Carolina?

Yes. The state’s Private Protective Services Board licenses private investigators, and 360 Protection Group holds that licensing.

Contact Us About Your Wilmington Matter

Call 360 Protection Group at (704) 618-1811 or email 360protectiongroup@gmail.com. We will keep your inquiry confidential and help you understand your options.