A week ago my ipad mini was stolen and so far it hasn't shown up using the find function, it just shows disconnected. It's the newest model, wifi only, and is locked with a passcode. I have spoken with apple a couple times asking that they brick it if someone tries to use based on the serial number. I'm told they don't do that but assure me that it cannot be used again unless it is used under my icloud id. This means that a stolen ipad is totally useless, but I am not sure I but their explanation. Is this true, and if so, why the hell are people stealing ipads if they just brick? Infuriating!
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