Locate stolen MacBook

How can I locate my stolen MacBook that’s offline

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 18, 2021 1:26 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2021 1:35 AM

ryshea Said:

"Locate stolen MacBook: How can I locate my stolen MacBook that’s offline"

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Retrieving this Back:


I.  Start Here:


II.  Getting this Back:

  • Backtrack your Locations - If at a coffee shop, stop in, and ask it if was placed aside.
  • Check with Local Authorities - Perhaps it was found and was turned in.


III. Being Maybe Stollen, Modify your Credentials:

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May 18, 2021 1:35 AM in response to ryshea

ryshea Said:

"Locate stolen MacBook: How can I locate my stolen MacBook that’s offline"

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Retrieving this Back:


I.  Start Here:


II.  Getting this Back:

  • Backtrack your Locations - If at a coffee shop, stop in, and ask it if was placed aside.
  • Check with Local Authorities - Perhaps it was found and was turned in.


III. Being Maybe Stollen, Modify your Credentials:

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May 18, 2021 7:07 PM in response to Lanny

That's mostly true; however if the Mac is powered on (asleep is ok) and running macOS Catalina or later, it can communicate with other nearby Apple devices via Bluetooth. Those Apple devices will then use their Internet connection to broadcast the Mac's location to the owner.

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