How to trace an iPad if the Find my iPhone is off?

My mother's iPad got stolen when we were asleep, so we tried to trace it but apparently my mother hasn't set up a "find my iphone". nor did turn in on. My neighbor said that if possible the police or the support from here can trace the device by its serial number. Is that possible?

You cannot track, lock or wipe the iPad if Find My iPad is not enabled.
You cannot track with Serial Number.

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