Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl 51 jersey found in Mexico with member of the media after FBI investigation
TOM BRADY’s missing Super Bowl 51 jersey has been found in Mexico after an FBI investigation.
The quarterback’s shirt was lifted from his locker after New England’s win over Atlanta in Houston last month.
Tom Brady’s Super Bowl 51 jersey was taken from his locker at NRG StadiumGetty Images
Police have been on the hunt for the jersey for the last six weeks, and the NFL announced on Monday it was found in the possession of a member of the media.
A statement from the league read: “Through the cooperation of the NFL and New England Patriots’ security teams, the FBI and other law enforcement authorities, the Super Bowl LI jersey worn last month by MVP Tom Brady has been recovered.
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“Also retrieved during the ongoing investigation was the jersey Brady wore in the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks in 2015.
“The items were found in the possession of a credentialed member of the international media. Due to the ongoing investigation, we would refer any additional questions to the FBI.”
Brady won his fifth Super Bowl after an epic win over the Atlanta Falcons in HoustonGetty ImagesBrady and his Patriots team came from 25 points down to win the Super BowlEPA
Brady led New England to a stunning comeback from 28-3 down to win his fifth Super Bowl title with a 34-28 overtime victory.
After realising his jersey had been stolen, Brady said: "It's unfortunate, because that's a nice piece of memorabilia. If it shows up on eBay or something, somebody let me know."
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