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Patriots' Kraft thanks FBI for retrieving Brady's Super Bowl jerseys

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft thanked the FBI and NFL security Thursday for retrieving Tom Brady's missing jerseys from Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LI.

Brady said the latter jersey was missing during his postgame press conference after winning Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons. It was later revealed that his jersey from Super Bowl XLIX was also missing. After an FBI investigation, the alleged culprit was found and the missing uniforms were secured.

Kraft released the following statement:

We want to thank the FBI, the Mexican authorities, and the many different local agencies that were involved in the investigation and ultimate recovery of Tom Brady's Super Bowl LI jersey. Working along with the Patriots and NFL security, those agencies collectively coordinated an investigation that also led to the recovery of Tom's missing Super Bowl XLIX jersey. It was great to have both jerseys returned to Gillette Stadium today. I don't know that any agency could have accomplished this independently, but collectively multiple agencies - both in the U.S. and in Mexico - worked together to achieve the goal of retrieving the stolen property. It is another example of the importance of teamwork and what can be accomplished when everyone works together. We appreciate the effort of everyone involved and look forward to returning these jerseys to Tom when he gets back to New England.

Brady captured Super Bowl MVP honors in both contests - the third and fourth time in his career, respectively.

It was also announced Thursday that New England's White House visit is scheduled for April 19.

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