Got notification lost iPod locked this morning when thief tried to go online, but shows offline on Find my IPod. How do I find it?

I received notification that my lost IPod was "locked" this morning when the thief tried to go online. When I went to Find my IPod from my IPad, it says the IPod is "offline" and cannot locate it. Now it's locked, it won't go online, so how can it be located? Also, how long does it stay locked? Should I just erase it since find my iPod can't locate it?

iPod touch (4th generation)

Posted on Apr 5, 2013 8:46 PM

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Apr 6, 2013 6:30 AM in response to Rbesullivan

You posted in the iPad forum instead of the iPod forum. To get answers to your question, next time post in the proper forum. See https://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa I'll request that Apple relocate your post.


Some of this is applicable to iPods.


Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.


These links may be helpful.


How to Track and Report Stolen iPad

http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad


Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526


Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention

http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php


How to recover a lost or stolen iPad

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/


How to Find a Stolen iPad

http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html


Apple Product Lost or Stolen

http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen


Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html


If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.

How to Find Your iPad Serial Number

http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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