Iphone Locked to Owner with lost mode enabled - Unknown Apple ID
Hello,
I lost my iPhone (with my SIM inside) for one day. When I found it the next day, someone had already reset the phone and logged in with their Apple ID. Now my phone shows "iPhone Locked to Owner" with that unknown Apple ID. The person also enabled Lost Mode on my device.I don't Known the Person.
I am the original owner of the iPhone. I still have the purchase bill, original box, and AppleCare warranty, but I am unable to remove that person’s Apple ID from my iPhone.
I contacted Apple Support, but they are not giving me proper guidance on how to resolve this issue.
What steps should I take to prove ownership and get my iPhone unlocked from this unauthorized Apple ID?
Thanks in advance.
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26