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Need to recover the serial number of a stolen iPad.

My iPad (I think it was a 4) 32 gig with WiFi only was stolen and I need to recover the serial number of it for the police report. How can I do that without having access to the iPad?

Thanks for any help.

iPad 2, iOS 7.1.2, WiFi only - 32gig

Posted on Aug 5, 2014 6:26 PM

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Aug 5, 2014 7:00 PM in response to JIVfromWyoming

If the iPad was running iOS 7, the thief/finder will not ever be able to use it.


iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818


Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.


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


What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen

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


How to Find a Missing iPad with FindMyiPad

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-find-a-missing-ipad-with-findmyipad .html


iCloud: Locate your device on a map

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698


iCloud: Lost Mode - Lock and Trace

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2700


iCloud: Remotely Erase your device

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701


Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention

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


General steps to follow for a Stolen iPad

http://stolen-ipad.com/


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


What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen

http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/


Apple Product Lost or Stolen

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


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


iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061


Check the serial number (located on back/bottom) in this lost/stolen iPad database. However, most owners are not aware of this database and don’t enter the serial number.


Stolen iPad Database

http://www.stolenlostfound.org/online-stolen-ipad-database


Also do a search, using the serial number, on your local Craig’s List. Some users list the serial number of a stolen iPad to thwart the sale of a stolen device.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Need to recover the serial number of a stolen iPad.

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