Is it possible to find a stolen MacBook with only the serial number

The police in Mexico told me that it is possible to find a MacBook or an Ipad by tracking it with only the serial number, anyone that may have done it ... Thanks

No. That can't be done.
Ask them to show you how.
Allan

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  • Can you locate stolen iPad with just the serial number

    My iPad 3 was stolen, can you locate or disable with just the serial number?

    I am afraid you can't, you need Find My iPad.

  • HT1863 Is there any way possible to find my stolen iPads by using the serial numbers and not the cheesy find my lost iphone/pad app. Just turn off wifi, reset the ipad with a hard reset and no more tracker. Dissapointing since I paid $700 for it.

     

    Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
    Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
    These links may be helpful.
    How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
    http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
    Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
    iCloud: Locate your device on a map
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
    Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
    http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
    How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
    How to Find a Stolen iPad
    http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
    What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen
    http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/
    Apple Product Lost or Stolen
    http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
    Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
    If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
    How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
    http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
    iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
     Cheers, Tom

  • Can i track or find my stolen ipod with just a serial number  bought it 2nd hand?

    i bought my ipod touch 2nd hand and its been stolen....can i track it online without find my iphone or anything. since i bought it 2nd hand it wont let me add the device to my account settings because the original ownr did that

    You cannot.
    The only way to track it would be from icloud.com/find my iphone

  • I lost my macbook, how can i find it back? i have the serial number.

    i lost my macbook, how can i find it back? i have the serial number.

    you can not find it unless "find my mac" was enabled and the mac is online.  Also, read this:  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526

  • How do I find the IMEI from my stolen iPhone 5? I have only the Serial number on the receipt.

    How do I find the IMEI from my stolen iPhone 5? I have only the Serial number on the receipt.

    Follow the most appropriate option here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061

  • My ipad was stolen however i have the serial number...is there any way i can see if someone is using it?

    My ipad was stolen but I have the serial number.
    How can I track it and how can I register my new one?

    If they haven't already wiped it and started over, and you activated Find my iPhone on your iPad, you might be able to track it.  If you did not activate Find my iPhone, you will not be able to track it.  Apple will not help you.  But, you should immediately go and change your Apple ID password, and any other passwords you use for accounts like Twitter, Facebood, Mail, Apps you make purchases with, like the Starbucks Mobile App, etc. 

  • My ipod touch was stolen and I need the serial number for the police report how can i recover it

    my ipod touch was stolen and i need the serial number for the police report how can i get that

    - iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number

  • My ipod touch was stolen and i need the serial number but i dont have the paper work on it or the box so how do i get it

    my ipod touch was stolen and i need the serial number but i dont have the paper work or the box, so how do i get the serial number?

    If you registered it, Apple can help you.  Give them a call.
    Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod.  If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number).  If any passwords are associated with your bank or any savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
    The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief.  All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."
    The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself.  Something as small as an iPod should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

  • My Ipod was stolen and I need the serial number how can I get it

    My Ipod was stolen and I need the serial number. How can I get this?

    Finding serial number for a device - https://discussions.apple.com/message/18246553 - from box or backup file, not from Apple.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2526 - You can use My Support Profile to find a list of serial numbers that have been purchased or registered with your Apple ID.
    My Support Profile - https://supportprofile.apple.com/MySupportProfile.do

  • Find my lost ipod touch with only his serial number

    how ti find my lost ipod touch with only it serial number?

    No, the SN will only help identify the iPod as yours if it is recovered.
    - If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
    - You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have to iPod play a sound via iCloud.
    - Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
    - There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it.
    - Apple will do nothing
    Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
    - iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number

  • Is there a way to add my ipod touch to find my phone with just the serial number?

    My Ipod touch 5G recently got stolen and i was wondering if there was a way i could add my ipod to find my phone with just the serial number.

    Sorry, it can only be enabled on the device itself.  You might also want to read this: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen.

  • I did not know about iCloud until after my iPad2 was stolen but I have the serial number so is there any way Apple/iCoud can help trace it when the thief logs into Apple's website /store etc? Thanks

    I did not know about iCloud until after my iPad2 was stolen but I know the serial number so is there any hope the thief can be tracked when he or she logs in to the Apple store etc? thanks

    iOS devices cannnot be tracked or located with just the serial number. Unless you shared your Apple ID and password with anyone, then your account cannot be accessed at the iTunes Store.
    Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
    To be on the safe side, change your Apple ID password ASAP >   Support - Apple ID
    Read here >  Apple ID: Tips for protecting the security of your account

  • I have the serial number for my mac mini but I do not have the connection cord. Is there a way I can find specs of this mac mini with just the serial number?

    i have the serial number for my mac mini but I do not have the connection cord. Is there a way I can find specs of this mac mini with just the serial number?

    Enter the SN here:
    Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage
    Also:
    How to identify Mac mini models

  • My i pod 5 got stolen and i have the serial number can i track it down?

    My i pod got stolen and i have the serial number and people have said that you can track it down by that.

    You can't.
    Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod.  If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number).  If any passwords are associated with a bank or any other savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
    The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself.  This requires action before the device is lost/stolen.  If the device has significant personal information, it should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

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