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How to report Missing device to local lae enforcement?

My Mother Ipad was stolen last week and i want to lock the device. Please hlep

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 10:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2021 2:08 AM

Theft needs to be reported direct the appropriate branch of law enforcement in your area. Apple will not be involved in this activity.


As for technical process, here is Apple’s advice for lost or stolen devices:

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support

Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device – Apple Support


If the Find My iPad feature was enabled prior to it being “misplaced”, then if active, you would stand a good chance of locating it. 


However, if the feature was not activated prior to being misplaced - or the iPad has been inactive for more than 24 hours, the last known location will not be available - and the opportunity to use technical means to recover the iPad have been lost.

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Oct 5, 2021 2:08 AM in response to meimei242

Theft needs to be reported direct the appropriate branch of law enforcement in your area. Apple will not be involved in this activity.


As for technical process, here is Apple’s advice for lost or stolen devices:

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support

Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device – Apple Support


If the Find My iPad feature was enabled prior to it being “misplaced”, then if active, you would stand a good chance of locating it. 


However, if the feature was not activated prior to being misplaced - or the iPad has been inactive for more than 24 hours, the last known location will not be available - and the opportunity to use technical means to recover the iPad have been lost.

How to report Missing device to local lae enforcement?

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