How to Track Cell Phones With the IMEI Numbers

The IMEI number is a unique identifier used to identify your mobile devices. If you misplaced or had your phone stolen, this number can be used to track your phone. Your mobile service provider track mobile usage and activity over the network using the IMEI number. Your local police station can also track your phone through this number.

Instructions

1. Locate the 15 or 17 digit unique IMEI number on your phone. The IMEI number is often located on the product packaging or underneath the battery compartment of your phone.

2. Call your mobile phone service provider to notify them that your phone is either lost or stolen. Provide them with manufacturer, model, color, place and date where the phone was misplaced or stolen and the 15 or 16 digit IMEI number.

3. Call your local police station and provide them same information as you supplied your mobile service provider with in Step 2.

4. Wait to be notified by your mobile service or the police station with information on your cell phone. Your service provider can trace usage and location of your phone if the person who stole your phone continues to use the phone on the same network. Your service provider can also cancel all service to your phone using the IMEI number. Your local police station tracks all stolen goods that come and can notify if they receive a phone with an IMEI number that matches yours.