Last week, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, were rehearsing for their tour at Culver Studios in Culver City, but 5 vintage guitars were stolen from the band. They were very old and very expensive guitars! The band offered, a $7,500 reward with, “no questions asked”, if anybody had information or even found them.

Well, the guitars were found and the thief was arrested. No details were given at this time, but they will discuss it at a press conference.

More on the story, here.

Tom Petty, the man himself, posted a statement about it on the band’s official facebook page. He wrote, “The guitars have been found! I am extremely grateful to the Culver City Police Department for a job well done and touched by the outpouring of good wishes and concern from our fans and friends.” – Tom Petty

Congrats, Tom! I’m sure he’s extremely happy now! Lessons learned to all bands out there for you vintage collectors. Keep them locked up and keep them in a safe place, when they are unattended. Don’t think that someone won’t grab them when you’re not around.

Kev