How to remotely reset macbook air if stolen?

i've had my macbook air stolen
is there a way to wipe out all the information, remotely?

not unless you had setup previously "find my mac" on your machine, if so then yes, if the unit is online.
http://www.apple.com/icloud/find-my-iphone.html

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