Stolen iPhone. How get I the info I need to retrieve it?

I'm in a third world country, and my iPhone's been stolen. I had an opportunity to get my iPhone back today because I saw it on a map briefly but couldn't get it because I couldn't actually pinpoint the location. It was connected to the internet via Wifi. Google maps is not 100% acurate in my country. So the streets and houses don't match up exactly.
Here's what I need to know about the phone:
The current phone number.
The name of the carrier
The name of the network to which it is connected.
The IMEI number or some unique number so that when I get back the phone, I can proove it's mine on the spot.
Is there any way I can get any of this information?
The only locator app I have installed is "Find my iPhone"

The IMEI number you can obtain from the box the phone came in, or in iTunes>Preferences>Devices...put your cursor over the name of your iPhone backup, & the IMEI number & SN will appear in a pop up. The rest of the data...well the facts are that NO carrier anywhere in the world will release that info without a court order. With the IMEI number, yes any carrier can tell you phone number, account holder, etc. But, to get that info would require hiring a lawyer & getting a court order. Most likely will cost more than your phone is worth. And no, the Find My Phone app won't tell you this stuff either.

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