The Estate of Tom Petty is going after RR Auction House.  This news is being reported by the PR Agency that represents the estate of Tom Petty.  This is what they have to say: The family of Tom Petty is pursuing swift legal action against RR Auction house. The auction house has announced a current auction of personal property of Petty’s that the entire family firmly believes has been outright stolen from a secured archive.  This accusation is based on prior knowledge, staff observations and documentation. Read on for Tom Petty family pursues legal action against RR Auction House for dealing in stolen property.

Consequently, the family is pursuing all available legal action for the immediate return of these items.  In addition, they ask that fans and collectors refrain from participating in this auction until the matter is settled. They don’t want unsuspecting, innocent people getting further involved in this legal action.

“We believe RR Auction, headquartered in Boston, is offering stolen Tom Petty memorabilia with a completely false provenance inaccurate to fact and in complete denial of clear evidence they have been presented. They will not disclose the cosigner who has provided these items or how they were acquired. But they are clearly stolen, there is no other word for it.”

Firstly, the missing articles include the personal items and items from the professional career of their beloved Tom Petty.  Secondly, the stolen items have an established provenance in the Petty family’s secure storage. This storage unit includes jackets, hats, vests, boots, shirts, shoes, autographed items and recent exclusive limited editions easily traced back to family members and more. “These items have irreplaceable sentimental and educational value for the family and legacy of Tom Petty and we look forward to their safe return.”