Austin business experiencing inventory losses - internal investigation had produced no results

An Austin retail and distribution business had been experiencing consistent inventory discrepancies for six months. The losses were significant enough to affect monthly financials. Internal surveillance cameras and inventory audits had not identified the responsible party. Management suspected the losses were internal but had no evidence.

Internal theft investigations are among the most sensitive investigations Watson PI conducts. A false identification would be catastrophic - for the business, for an innocent employee, and legally. The evidence required for termination proceedings in Texas must meet a specific evidentiary threshold.

David Watson conducted a covert undercover investigation developed from his experience in the LAPD VICE Unit’s undercover operations. Over a three-week period, Watson PI documented a consistent pattern of behavior by a specific individual during specific operational windows. Documentation included multiple observation sessions with time-stamped records. All documentation was prepared to the evidentiary standard required for employment termination proceedings and, if necessary, criminal referral.

The responsible party was identified with documented evidence. The documentation was provided to management and reviewed with their legal counsel. The individual was terminated. The inventory loss pattern ceased following the termination. The business declined to pursue criminal charges.