Can a stolen MacBook Pro be disabled by Apple?

Is there any way for Apple to disable a MacBook Pro that was stolen?

I'm pretty sure Apple does not do that. Check out "Undercover" if you have not heard about it.
http://www.orbicule.com/undercover/
Message was edited by: cmueller

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