Mac Mini Stolen and need to wipe data

Hi.
Our office had a Mac Mini stolen and we need to wipe the data from it. Problem is, all our Macs have been upgraded to Yosemite apart form teh one stolen and can't see it on the list within iCloud.
Is there another way we can wipe the data from iCloud on that Mac Mini?

If you can't erase by:
iCloud: Erase your device
Then you would first have to physically find the Mac in order to erase. it.
Also see:
iCloud: Troubleshooting Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support

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