Because of the nature of the crime, I've been hesitant to post on a public forum but a few weeks ago my home (UK) was broken into. The thieves caused no damage, walked past many "liftable" items (including laptops) to steal my mac pro which was in a custom rack mount and weighs a tonne. They left the monitor, peripherals etc.
If I was criminal and IT savvy, I wouldn't plug it in before wiping the hard drives so I've little hope of it being traced. "find my mac" unsurprisingly doesn't turn it up.
BUT I've just had a phone call from the Police saying that Apple have it registered to a business address in East London, near the Olympic stadium under my name. They're going to investigate. I suspect it's somehow part of the UK import process - although it doesn't sound at all "Apple". Anyone recognise where I'm talking about?
Any other thoughts on less obvious lines the police should pursue gratefully received.
If I was criminal and IT savvy, I wouldn't plug it in before wiping the hard drives so I've little hope of it being traced. "find my mac" unsurprisingly doesn't turn it up.
BUT I've just had a phone call from the Police saying that Apple have it registered to a business address in East London, near the Olympic stadium under my name. They're going to investigate. I suspect it's somehow part of the UK import process - although it doesn't sound at all "Apple". Anyone recognise where I'm talking about?
Any other thoughts on less obvious lines the police should pursue gratefully received.
