Stolen iPad... Can MobileMe help?

Sorry if these questions have already been asked, they look common but I haven't found answers.
My iPad (Wifi+3G, iOS 4.2) has been stolen but I had configured a MobileMe account and the service has once detected a location - already reported to the police. However, if the iPad is reinitialized, I understand MobileMe is no longer able to track it. I did write down the SN & UDID of the device.
Here are my questions:
Is it possible to reset an iPad to factory settings if it's protected with a passcode (of course the robber has no access to a previously authorized computer)?
If so, does the device lose the original UDID and get a new one? Or does that UDID remain the same?
If it isn't changed, can Apple still track the device? Technically it must be possible. Is there any special thing to do for that purpose (e.g. mail a copy of the official complaint)?
Thanks for your help.

Hi and welcome...
can Apple still track the device?
You can report a stolen iPad to Apple here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2526?viewlocale=en_US
Carolyn

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