Bowe to miss Pukekohe weekend after theft?

A devastated John Bowe from leading V8 Supercar team, Team BOC, awoke this morning to his greatest fear. All of his driving gear including racing suits, helmets, hans device and safety items had been stolen from his car at the Carlton Hotel Auckland.

Without this equipment Bowe will be unable to compete in the V8 Supercar event at Pukekohe this weekend.

Bowe, with the help of New Zealand media is pleading with the person who removed the equipment to return it as soon as possible and in return he will provide a substantial reward from his own pocket.

Bowe is asking that the gear be placed at reception of the Carlton Hotel Auckland located at Corner Mayroal Drive and Vincent St and with details on how to provide the reward.

"This is shattering for me. The thought of not being able to race on the weekend just makes me feel sick inside," said Bowe.

"I really don't care about who and how it happened. I just need my gear back. I am appealing from the bottom of my heart to anyone who can help me get it back. To not race this weekend would totally ruin my season.

"Please, if anyone can help out, I am happy to provide a reward that would far outweigh the value of the items."

Any member of the public that can assist should contact Brendon Bainbridge 0274 252 112.

All details will remain confidential.

John Bowe can be contacted directly on +61 418 130 275.