sleuthing
1. [ noun ] a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
Synonyms: detecting detective_work detection
Examples:

"detection is hard on the feet"

Related terms: detection spy
2. [ noun ] the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator
Synonyms: police_investigation detecting police_work detective_work detection
Examples:

"detection is hard on the feet"

Related terms: investigation surveillance detecting roundup
Similar spelling:   sleuthhound
  sliding
  slating
  sledding