HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department is investigating the theft of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's jersey.

The department, announced the crime via its official, verified Twitter account. (See below).

"We hope you don't see us this week," Perrye K. Turner, special agent in charge of the FBI's Houston Division, said during a join news conference with local and federal officials prior to the game, "but have no doubt we are there. Protecting our city is a partnership."

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