Macbook was stolen

Hello.
Yesterday afternoon, my Macbook (late 2010 - OS X Mavericks) was stolen.
I already went to the police and they're investigating the circunstances on which this happened, like investigating security camera footage, etc. ...
I already changed all my passwords. Also, I went to iCloud, and decided to use the 'lock the Hard Drive' function.
Till this moment, I get the message that my Macbook wasn't 'locked', because he hasen't been contected to the internet.
Exactly how does this work? I mean, I had a password, that was required to access the Finder and, obviously, use the computer. But, how does the 'lock' work exactly?!
Also, in case I never find my Macbook... what are the tasks I need to perform, in other to make sure I erase the Macbook from any information of mine (like iTunes, App Store). If that time comes, I don't want a stolen computer to be related to any of my personal Apple data...
Sadly, I also had lot's od personal documents there... how does the 'erase HDD' work exactly?!
Please, I desperatly need any information I might find, in order to preprae myself for the worst. Also, eventualy, I might buy a new Mac. Excatly how can I make sure that my stolen one isn't 'connected' to a new one, in order to steal any personal information?
Thank you to anyone who might help me.

What To Do If Your iDevice or Computer Is Lost Or Stolen
iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi or cellular. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. iCloud- Use Lost Mode
6. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
7. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
8. Find My iPhone
9. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)
Mac Computer
       Find My Mac can be used from Find My Phone at iCloud.com and via Find
       My Phone on your iDevice.
      The following is third-party anti-theft software:
           1. STEM 2.1
           2. MacPhoneHome 3.5
           3. MacTrack 7.5.0
           4. VUWER 1.7
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