Personal items belonging to the legendary musician Tom Petty, which were recently put up for auction, have been returned to his family following claims that many of the pieces were stolen. This resolution comes in the form of a joint statement from Tom’s family and the auction house, RR Auction, stating that all concerns have been resolved without the need for litigation.
Key Takeaway
Tom Petty’s personal items, which were believed to have been stolen and put up for auction, have been returned to his family. The family and the auction house, RR Auction, have resolved the matter without resorting to litigation. The family is grateful to RR Auction for facilitating the safe return of the items and supports the auction of other items that were not part of the theft. Cooperation between the family and the auction house has led to a successful resolution.
The Safe Return of the Items
The Petty family expresses their gratitude to RR Auction for facilitating the safe return of the items. These items have now been placed in the family’s secure archives. Additionally, the family does not believe that RR Auction knowingly engaged in any wrongdoing.
Supporting the Upcoming Auction
Despite the initial claims of theft, the Petty family is demonstrating their gratitude by allowing some items to still be auctioned off. They fully support the upcoming sale, which will include Tom’s hats, jackets, and signed photos, among other items.
Previous Claims and Cooperation
In May, Tom’s family stated that the auction items were stolen from the singer’s former home in Encino, CA, and they were considering legal action against RR Auction. However, the auction house’s attorney assured that they were cooperating with the family to resolve the situation. It appears they have successfully done so.
