Lost iPad, should I mark it lost in iClouds?

[urbantea]

Ipad was stolen. Should I go into iClouds and remove the device and mark stolen ? If I do that, would that delete my photos that have been backed up already in iClouds? Stupid question I know, just wanna make sure.

I want to prevent the new owners, from deleting the pics and affecting my iCloud backups etc.

 

[Brammy]

No. It just wipes the device and sets the activation lock.

 

[vince_ross]

No. It just wipes the device and sets the activation lock.

Definitely this ^^^^^
Turn it into a brick for whoever stole it.

Have you tried using the locator?

 

[Peepo]

If you remove the device from your account after you erase it, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to activate and use your device.

Keep this in mind if you never want someone to use your lost or stolen device.

 

[vince_ross]

If you remove the device from your account after you erase it, Activation Lock will be turned off. This allows another person to activate and use your device.

Keep this in mind if you never want someone to use your lost or stolen device.

If it is a cellular model, you can also have the IMEI number blacklisted.