We may loose our mobile / stolen, there are very few chances of getting it back. If its cheaper you may only feel bad and purchase another, if its costly you may go further and lodge a complaint at police station but the chances of getting it back is very less. I have heard many times about IMEI number saying that it would help you in tracking back your mobile but its not that easy. But now using your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) you can easily recover your mobile may be in few hours. This is being implemented by VSNL through GPRS and Internet. It has been successfully implemented in Chennai.

you just need to send an email with all the details mentioned below to cop@vsnl.net

Your name:
Address:
Phone model:
Make:
Last used No.:
E-mail for communication:
Missed date:
IMEI No.: (Get it By dailing *#06# on your mobile)

So, store the IMEI number and the mail id, who knows when you need it !