Warrandyte youngster ‘devastated’ by theft of racing gear

Neil Mitchell has been sent footage of a theft of some elite go-karting gear from a house in Warrandyte.

Scott told Neil Mitchell thieves have stolen an engine, as wheel as wheels, equipment and boxes of tools worth $7000.

His son Rees is devastated after the burglary.

“He’s starting to compete at state level,” he said.

“He was really enjoying it, it’s been a little bit of a downer.”

He was due to compete in a race this weekend, and Scott says he’s still going to race with a bit of help from the go-karting community.

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