Stolen MacBook Pro 15'

My MacBook Pro was stolen out of my car in Nairobi. I am trying to list the stolen serial as many places as possible in hopes of recovery through a tip or through an honest person that might buy it. If it isn't wiped I would even be willing to buy it back.
Anyone have any suggestions of sites/forums etc. where I can list the stolen serial?
MacBook Pro 15' - serial: W8******64B
Thanks!
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ronwelty_ wrote:
OMG that's so deviated!
I got 2 points to prove you're wrong:
1) What if that husband goes and kills the wife after she left him, but he previosly set iCloud app? Would you consider Apple responsible for that? OBVIOUSLY NOT. So your point is totally wicked.
2) Since my Macbook was stolen before iCloud was out, i think it would be VERY nice from them to help me find MY macbook since i payed for it.
Your statement is completely wrong, and has nothing to do with the discussion anyways.
Think about what you want. If implemented anyone could contact Apple and ask for the location of an Apple computer. I don't want Apple giving out any location information about my computer. What if someone sold you a computer then contacted Apple saying the computer was stolen in order to locate it (and you). You would be OK with Apple giving out your location to someone who could have criminal intent?
Apple is in the computer business. The police are in the crime business. Contact the police then go buy yourself a replacement computer.

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