HT204053 i have troubles locating my macbook and my iphone with find my iphone application

I have a problem, a few weeks ago someone broke into my house and stole my fathers ipad 3 and ibook. im trying to find them by using "find my iphone" but i can´t. Now i´m trying again to find my iphone and my macbook also, and i cant. i checked the configuration steps and i cant realise what the problem is, please help!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
You can only locate your device when it is logged into iCloud and 'Find My Phone' is enabled, additionally the device will need to be switched on and connected to a wifi or cellular network.
Unfortunately, you cannot activate iCloud or 'Find My Phone' remotely.
If the device is wiped by you or another, you may not be able to locate the device (although some have reported they can)

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