In this photo released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Harold H. Shaw, left, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division and Colonel Richard D. McKeon, right, of the Massachusetts State Police, hold two recovered Super Bowl jerseys worn by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, beside team owner Robert Kraft, center, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in the NFL football team's trophy room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Brady's jersey went missing from the Patriots' locker room after their Super Bowl win over the Atlanta Falcons on Feb. 5, setting off an investigation that stretched from Boston to the Mexican border. (FBI via AP)Uncredited/Associated Press

Robert Kraft Comments on Tom Brady's Super Bowl Jersey Being Returned

Adam WellsMar 23, 2017

The nearly two-month mystery of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey was solved on Monday.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is now expressing his gratitude for the efforts of everyone involved in bringing this case to a close, via Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal:

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On Monday, the NFL issued a statement confirming Brady's jerseys from Super Bowl 49 and 51 had been recovered.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, who originally reported that Brady's jersey was found, showed video of the suspected thief during an appearance on The Herd With Colin Cowherd:

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the suspect is Mauricio Ortega, who was a former executive with Mexican newspaper La Prensa.

Brady issued a statement of his own on Monday, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network:

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I am happy my jerseys from SB 49 and SB 51 have been recovered, and I want to thank all of the law enforcement agencies involved. I know they worked hard on this case – and it is very much appreciated. Hopefully when I get the jerseys back I can make something very positive come from this experience.
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Brady was named MVP of both Super Bowl wins. He helped engineer the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history when the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 after trailing by 25 points in the third quarter of Super Bowl 51.

The Patriots' win marked their fifth Super Bowl title since 2001, with Brady becoming the first starting quarterback in NFL history to win five Super Bowls.