Q: need to remotely erase my ipad

Erase iPad

http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2701

Sign onto iCloud and open the Find My iPhone app. Click on All Devices, click on the iPad, click on Erase.

Cheers,

GB

Erase iPad step by step

1. Launch web browser on your computer

2. Sign in to www.icloud.com

3. Tap on Find My iPhone

4. Select the iPad to be erased

5. Tap Erase iPad

6. Message: All your content and settings will be erased. An erase iPad cannot be located or tracked

7. Tap Erase

8. Enter Apple ID and Password

9. Tap Next

10. Enter a phone number where you can be reached. It will be shown on your iPad after it has been erased

11. Enter phone number

12. Tap Next

13. Tap Erase iPad

14. This message will be shown on your iPad after it's been erase "This iPad has been lost. Please call 12345678"

15. Done

16. Erase started

16. OK

17. Remove from Account (this will allow iPad to be activated and used by another person)

Did you have Find My iPhone activated on your device?  If you did, sign into your iCloud on your computer.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2701

If you don't Find My iPhone activated, you can not remotely wipe your iPad.

I'm guessing it was stolen?