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  1. G

    Watch Series 5 - stolen -

    My Series 5 watch was stolen by a someone, I know who, however it would be very illegal of me to get it back from them the way I want to. I have reported this to the police and marked the watch as missing on my find app, now here’s the catch, my watch hasn’t been updated since it was stolen in...
  2. R

    iPhone Stolen, put it in lost modus, but Find my not showing it anymore

    Hi all, We are on holidays in Peru, and my wife's iPhone got stolen yesterday, someone ripped it out of her hand and he jumped on the back of a motorbike and he was gone. I quickly put the phone in lost modus, and Find my still gave the original location of where it happened, so I guess they...
  3. N

    iPhone 12 iPhone stolen from hand while taking photo - They have my email address :(

    Hello, I had my phone stolen by professionals, would very much appreciate some technical insights into how vulnerable my data is (I know they have my phone number and email address) and what they might do next - huge thanks in advance Long story, but here are the facts - - Was on holiday in...
  4. T

    Finding a lost Magic Mouse with a Bluetooth app?

    This might sound like a dumb question, but is there a way to find a Magic Mouse with a Bluetooth app on an iphone? And if so, what would the name be? I think someone stole our Magic Mouse at work but it could be just misplaced. i tried finding the mouse with an an app, but wasn't sure what the...
  5. unusual_guy

    iPhone 14 Pro Ordered iPhone 14 pro from Apple. First it wasn’t delivered, then the replacement order came and there was no iPhone inside it

    I just created an account to share my horror story. So, I had two horrible experiences ordering iPhone 14 pro from US Apple store site. I ordered Deep Purple 14 pro from apple.com on 17th Sept with scheduled delivery for next day. Next day I woke up excited for my iPhone. Tracking page says...
  6. Ompopo

    iPhone stolen on different continent, how to change timezone in Apple Watch when home?

    So my father’s iPhone got stolen on his last day of vacation while in south America. At the time he was travelling to the city where the airport was located and there was no way to delay the flight/rebook. He now sent me a message from one of his stops on the trip home wondering how to change...
  7. Neverbepeace

    iPhone Remove Post

    Thanks mods. :cool:
  8. W

    iPhone 13 Pro Max Fedex stole my iPhone 13 Pro Max!!

    I ordered the 13 Pro Max in sierra blue at the very end of September and mine was stolen by fed ex themselves. Shipped Friday night (10/15) then it had a "delay beyond their control", meaning it would take an extra day and not be overnight, it then made it all the way to a sort facility Saturday...
  9. M

    Other iPhone was stolen, and I fell for phishing scheme

    Hello yesterday my wife's phone was stolen while we were out in London (we just moved here). I've turned on lost mode on find my iPhone and reported to the police. Had a really long day and was able to find an iPhone 13 replacement for the wife, and managed to get a replacement sim. I've never...
  10. O

    Possible stolen MacBook Pro on Craigslist

    I found a 2018 MacBook Pro for $350 on Craigslist. The seller only wants to ship and says so because of coronavirus. I told them we can meet outside and I wear an N95 mask + a surgical mask over it (which I do when I go anywhere indoors or meet strangers). They replied they see a lot of older...
  11. ROGUE777

    Stolen iPhone Need Help with Find My

    Hey guys, A couple of days ago my iPhone was stolen from me while I was working on a vehicle. By the time I noticed my iPhone was 30 mins away from me I contacted the authorities and provided them with the serial number since I didn't have access to a computer or phone. I also put in an erase...
  12. L

    iPhone XR Wife was stolen her Android phone tonight, wants an Iphone quick, help

    Hi, unfortunately my wife was stolen her Android P20pro tonight, a thief pick-pocketed her jacket at the restaurant. She's now going to switch to an Iphone but we need to purchase one straight-away, no time for research or looking at the best deal. I'm the happy owner of an Iphone XR with...
  13. Sokrimag

    Stolen airpods

    Hi Forum, my son got his airpods 2. generation stolen in school, now after 2 weeks, suddenly his iphone Connects with airpods from one of his classmates, the airpod name is of the clasmate though, question: does my sons Iphone automaticaly connects with his old airpods even though they now...
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    Stolen iPhone: is Erase iPhone worth it if lock mode is still pending?

    My iPhone was stolen Friday night - while it was unlocked and in use. Though I have a passcode, it should be noted. (Point 1: the thief could have kept it unlocked by tapping the screen) Within 20 minutes I was at a police station and a stranger let me call my device. It was now switched...
  15. agu

    Macbook stolen before registering to icloud

    Hi guys, Im totaly new at forums so sorry if I write something wrong. I have a problem with my sisters macbook. A year ago she bought a brand new macbook pro retina 13inch. The same day, before she even opened it it has been stolen. Now a year later the police closed the investigation due to...
  16. Compile 'em all

    My iPhone XS (still wrapped) Was Stolen. What to do?

    Hi, So I was sending a brand new iPhone XS Gold with DHL and basically it disappeared according to DHL. After few days of the online tracking not updating (package received from sender at branch), it has stayed so ever since. I was asked by DHL to submit an "investigation request" which took...
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    Reset to Factory Settings_Apple Id needed?

    My Macbook pro got stolen during the weekend. I am wondering if they are able to reset it to factory settings without needing to type my apple ID and password ? Also if by any chance do manage to do it, does anyone know if my macbook will be still shown on my find my iphone app, or it should...
  18. chrisallen87

    Install Slim Tile into MacBook Pro 2017 with Touchbar

    My MacBook Pro was recently stolen and I bought a new one. Now that this has happened, I am working toward taking precautions with my brand new Macbook 2017 model with the touchbar. Toward that end, I'm thinking of adding a bluetooth Slim Tile INSIDE the computer (which would give me the...
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    Stolen 2015 MBP 13'' in Kirkland WA

    Hi My Macbook Pro was stolen in Kirkland WA. Silver 13'' 500 gb. Serial # C02QR0TQFVH7 Findmymac wasn't enabled unfortunately. Police is involved. If anyone here live in the area, please keep an eye out. Thank you for your help!
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    finding my stolen iPhone

    How can i track my iPhone6S+ or iPad2017 in case it gets stolen?