User level: Level 1 (4 points)Hi There
I had my Apple Watch stolen in Barcelona back in July. I immediately put it on to Lost Mode through my phone. It has been dormant (probably no charge) until today when It has been activated in Algeria. The erase has been pending all that time. Can someone give me advice on what to do now please. Thank you x
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Original Title: Advice for Stolen Watch
Posted on Sep 16, 2026 3:27 AM
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)Sep 16, 2026 4:56 AM in response to HelpPlease19
Do nothing. Do not remove it from find my.
So long as it remains in find my it is activation locked and completely useless to the thief.
User level: Level 10 (187,102 points)Sep 16, 2026 4:17 AM in response to HelpPlease19
never ever ever follow a link found in any sms or email stating anything about your watch
this page list the only options you have If your Apple Watch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
apart from contacting your local law enforcements and your insurance company
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 16, 2026 5:35 AM in response to Rudegar
Thank you very much for your reply. I shall take your advice and leave it as is. I had contacted the police in Barcelona, when it was stolen, but they didn’t hold out much hope of retrieval with over 600 items such as phones, watches and wallets being stolen there on a weekly basis. They just advised following advice from Apple, which o done.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358023