Will a locked iPod touch connect to an unknown wifi network?

Lost an ipod touch a few days ago.  It does have a passcode and find my iphone is activated.  However I am wondering how it is supposed to even receive commands/messages through icloud if whoever finds it cant access the settings to set it up on a wifi network.  Will it automatically connect to unlocked wifi networks? Will something pop up on the lock screen enabling wifi access?

It will only join known networks.  Otherwise, you would need to manually join them or respond if you had "ask to join" enabled.  Either way, no it will not just connect to any unknown network, even if completely unsecured.
This is one of the limitations of any network dependent location service.
With the passcode on it at least your information is safe.

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