My macbook is stolen, what can I do to track it's use?

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My macbook is stolen, what can I do to track it's use?

Hi,

My brand new macbook pro 15'' got stolen last weekend. It is password protected, but I would very much like two things to happen:

a) track if the macbook gets online somewhere and report this to the police

b) wipe the content remotely, although I made no special arrangements for this upfront.

Is there anything I can do, or should I have made arrangements for things like this when it was still in my possesion?

Thanks much,

~ Stephan

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 6, 2013 8:21 AM

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Answer 1

Csound1

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May 6, 2013 9:08 AM in response to StephanVerveen

Did you setup 'Find My Mac' prior to the theft?

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Answer 2

May 6, 2013 11:00 AM in response to Csound1

No, I did not do this due as I did not appreciate the benefit of being able to track my hardware when it is in the hands of others.

Now that it is officially stolen, is there something I can do?

The Applestore I visited said they can't do much except for tracking the serialnumber in case the macbook comes back to the two stores that are owned by the same company.

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Answer 3

Csound1

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May 6, 2013 11:37 AM in response to StephanVerveen

Then there is no more that you can do.

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