Cannot recover serial number for stolen MacBook

My wife just had her MacBook stolen. She registered her MacBook when she bought it, but we cannot find the serial number under her accounts. We have checked both under her Apple ID and iCloud ID and the computer is not showing up. This is an older model, 2010, so am not having much luck with finding the receipts or box.
Any ideas on how we might find the serial number?

Unfortunately I did not register the laptop, nor did I save the box it came in.  I found my receipt - it shows the model number only, no serial number.  So my only recourse is to the store where I bought it (Best Buy).  I have sent them all the info from my receipt ... we'll see if they can find it for me.
Thanks for all your help.

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