Employee Property Offences

Companies are not only targeted by outsiders; in many cases, their own employees commit property offences to the detriment of the employer and/or the workforce. Investigating these matters, including the court-admissible identification of perpetrators, is part of the service portfolio of Kurtz Investigations Kiel and our team in Schleswig-Holstein: +49 431 3057 0053.

Theft in the Workplace | Discreet Investigations by Experienced Corporate Detectives from Kiel

Some employees have little or no scruples about stealing from their employers. Often it starts with small items such as USB sticks, printer paper, pens, or stamps. If they go undetected, the threshold for theft typically decreases, and more valuable items may soon be taken. From company laptops to large LCD TVs from the warehouse or transport vehicles — depending on the business, nothing is safe from the perpetrators. Warehouse staff or accountants, for example, can often manipulate incoming goods records at their discretion to conceal thefts. Sooner or later, however, larger irregularities become noticeable — during inventory checks, by observing sudden wealth of an employee, or from eyewitness reports.

To prevent follow-on losses and the accumulation of significant damage, it is advisable to contact our IHK-certified corporate detectives in Kiel at the first suspicion of employee theft. Depending on the case, investigations may take place inside or outside the company. In an operational infiltration (“Betriebseinschleusung”), at least one detective is employed within the client company and can move discreetly among staff to identify the perpetrator(s). The results of these investigative activities are meticulously documented in a court-admissible report. We are happy to advise you without obligation on our procedures and provide an overview of investigative costs. Please send your inquiry via email to kontakt@kurtz-detektei-kiel.de or call us at the above number.

Who Can Be Trusted? | Kiel Detectives Investigate Employees

Unlike property offences against the employer’s assets, theft targeting colleagues does not directly affect the company, but the indirect consequences can be even more serious. The crime itself is reprehensible, yet in thefts against fellow employees, perpetrators often display no sense of shame. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cash are the preferred targets. The victims may suffer significant financial losses, which in turn creates widespread distrust among the workforce — suddenly everyone is suspicious of everyone else. This environment hampers productivity and negatively impacts operational workflow.

In most cases, affected employees promptly inform management about missing property, but the identity of the perpetrator is rarely known with certainty. To prevent further incidents and maintain a trustworthy workplace, our experienced detective team serving Flensburg, Sylt, and across Schleswig-Holstein investigates the circumstances of the crime and identifies the perpetrator(s). In these situations, embedding a detective within the company remains the most effective investigative method. We are happy to advise you on your specific case in a personal, non-binding consultation. Please call +49 431 3057 0053 or use our contact form.