How to know if apple watch is stolen?

Hi, is there any way you can find out if apple watch is stolen before buying? In this case seller has new watch, box is not opened so watch was never used or connected to any id, but he has no receipt or proof of purchase (saying it was gift), so it could be stolen from post office or in some process of shipping to someone who bought it, or from some store storage, so is there any way to find out if the watch is being searched for by some store, or buyer? If you buy it, and it turns out it was stolen ,can store or person who bought go to apple with serial number or imei number and track it once you turn it on or connect it to network and your id?


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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 06:15 AM

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Posted on May 1, 2024 04:55 PM

How do I find the blacklist to check it? I called Apple and they can’t help me? My situation almost mirrors your.

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Aug 12, 2023 06:40 AM in response to lkrupp

Its a new device, in original package, serial number on the box is listing device on Apple website, i am not concerned about the device, device is legit, i am concerned about device origin, or if its stolen. Since box is not opened device was not used, so there is no previous id on it, no one has it in search my or locked, my only question is if the device it tracked by police, some store or whatever place could be stolen from, if thats the case.

Aug 12, 2023 06:59 AM in response to lkrupp

its not online purchase, i can meet seller face to face, so empty box, rewrap or so its not an option bc you can see that, my only concern is that it was stolen from some store, post office or whatever place can it be stolen from in original box brand new, and is that someone looking for it or can it even be found, I called two Apple stores, and their website, and Apple said no, if user didn't use it or connect it to his id, Apple cant do anything to help them find it or track it, only option is if it was reported to police as stolen and police asked network provider to track it once connected to it.

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