Tracking stolen iPhone and Mac

My iPhone and MacBook got stolen in a robbery a day ago.


Is there any way to trace or track it? I have the imei number.


I have tried the iCloud/finder but it says that all devices are offline.


any useful tip here would highly be appreciated

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 12:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 12:40 PM

I have tried the iCloud/finder but it says that all devices are offline.


Both devices would have had to have been previously set up for Find My.


But, even if they were, the devices must have good battery power and an active Internet connection to show up on the Find My map. If they don't, they will show up as "offline".


Another way to say the same thing......if the battery runs down on a device or the device does not have an Internet connection at its current location, then it will show up as "offline" and will not be visible on a map.


When you see "offline", all that you can do is keep trying.





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Dec 30, 2022 12:40 PM in response to tabish3

I have tried the iCloud/finder but it says that all devices are offline.


Both devices would have had to have been previously set up for Find My.


But, even if they were, the devices must have good battery power and an active Internet connection to show up on the Find My map. If they don't, they will show up as "offline".


Another way to say the same thing......if the battery runs down on a device or the device does not have an Internet connection at its current location, then it will show up as "offline" and will not be visible on a map.


When you see "offline", all that you can do is keep trying.





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