My iPad is missing - stolen?

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My iPad is missing - stolen?

I fear my iPad2 has been stolen. I called AppleCare to ask how I search for it by serial #.

I was told to go to iCloud and give serial number in the search area. I do not see anything to do with searce or any other way to do this. I searched online using 'Track stolen iPad'. One site says go to iCloud and go to 'settings'. No settings show at all.

Any other advice?

Harold

17"MBPro 4GB 2.4ghz w/ext. monitor, Mac OS X (10.5.8), HD's=7TB / iLife6 / FCxps3.5 / AppleTV1 / iPad3G

Posted on Oct 2, 2013 11:59 AM

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matt00

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Oct 4, 2013 8:28 AM in response to Harold Coates

Hey Harold Coates,

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. The following resources outline the next best steps, including utilizing Find my [Device] if you had previously enabled it:

What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668

If you are unable to locate your device, follow these steps to report it local law enforcement:

Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2526

Thanks,

Matt M.

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Harold Coates Author

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Oct 4, 2013 11:24 AM in response to Harold Coates

Shortly after writing about what I thought was my loss I checked the 'Find my iPhone' app on the iMac and low and behold there was my iPad at my home.

I told it to sound off and I found it where my 5 year old Granddaughter had moved it to a room that we have never had the iPad. It was hidden by some pillows and a blanket. That is a good app....

Harold

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Answer 3

matt00

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Oct 4, 2013 11:28 AM in response to Harold Coates

Hey Harold!

Awesome! I'm glad you were able to locate it with the spectacular tools of iCloud! Have a great day!

- Matt

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