Can the police locate according to the mobile phone number?

Legal analysis: The police can use the serial number of the mobile phone to find out its location. The simplest and most effective means of investigation. Every mobile phone that enters the market has a unique serial number, just like its ID card. Once the mobile phone is lost, many citizens will think of using it to locate it.

Legal basis: People's Police Law of the People's Republic of China.

Article 7 The people's police of public security organs may, according to law, impose administrative compulsory measures and administrative penalties on individuals or organizations that violate public security administration or other laws and regulations on public security administration.

Article 8 People's police of public security organs may forcibly take away, detain or take other measures prescribed by law against persons who seriously endanger public order or threaten public safety.