SAC Portland to Director re NORJAK suspect, leads to Butte, Seattle, Portland
Document date 10 November 1975
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 9 pp. 423–427 (DB Cooper-1147–1151), Airtel, dated 10 Nov 1975, serial PD 164-41-1487 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-09%3A423-427
FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
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Date: 11/10/75
Transmit the following in ___________________ (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Precedence)
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (OO:SEATTLE)
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Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 11/10/75.
Enclosed for Seattle and Butte are two copies each of FD-302's showing results of interview with [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D]
For the information of the Bureau, [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] Oregon, telephone [REDACTED b7C/b7D] and Oregon, telephone [REDACTED b7C/b7D] furnished the following information in the Portland, Oregon, offices of the FBI on 11/7/75:
[REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] Oregon, information leading them to believe that one [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] may possibly be identical to the subject known as DAN COOPER.
Portions of their information were obtained from a [REDACTED b6/b7C/b7D] Oregon, and has made somewhat of a hobby out of the DAN COOPER case. They have not obtained this individual's permission to make his name available to the FBI, but will do so and arrange for an interview of this individual by Bureau Agents. 164-41-1487
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3 - Bureau 2 - Butte (Enc. 4) 2 - Seattle (Enc. 4) 3 - Portland BBW:deb (10) [handwritten initials/signature]
[Signature block - Portland SAC signature] [Initials: RP[illegible]]
Searched ____ Serialized ____ Indexed Sent ____ Filed ____
Approved: ______________ Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-1147
PD 164-41
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They have been in contact with [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Portland, Oregon, and had determined that [REDACTED] [REDACTED] were the subjects of a [REDACTED] Seattle, Washington, case number [REDACTED] [REDACTED] has advised that these individuals were the subject of [REDACTED] wanted flier. [REDACTED] is also known as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Based on information received from [REDACTED] it would appear that [REDACTED] is presently on probation or parole at [REDACTED] Montana, as a result of [REDACTED] for which he was tried and convicted at Spokane, Washington.
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They further believe that [REDACTED] is identical to an individual named [REDACTED] who for a period of time prior to November, 1971, was employed as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Oregon. [REDACTED] also [REDACTED] known as [REDACTED] It was subsequently determined [REDACTED] [REDACTED] about [REDACTED] 1972. Subsequent to that time, he was prosecuted for [REDACTED]
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During the period of time he [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in 1971. [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Texas and California. It would appear that he was in possession of much more money than his employment would account for.
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[REDACTED] lived [REDACTED] [REDACTED] area, and after his [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in [REDACTED] allegedly prompted an investigation during which an effort was made by local authorities to obtain finger- prints from the inside of [REDACTED] Their information is that these efforts were completely negative and it appeared that [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] further owned a 4-wheel drive pickup and was believed to be [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-1148
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PD 164-41
In conversations with individuals who knew [REDACTED] it has developed that [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] during the afternoon of November 24, 1971. They indicated they were [REDACTED] and would return the following day. They did not return the following day; however, they did reappear on November 26, 1971. According to the [REDACTED] at the time of their return, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and it is believed he was [REDACTED] most probably at [REDACTED] There was no real change in their activities after their return on November 26, 1971, and until their departure from [REDACTED] area in [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] is believed to be [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Oregon, telephone [REDACTED] She has in the past claimed to know a great deal about [REDACTED] and his activities although she has declined to be interviewed by [REDACTED]
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A friend of [REDACTED] who is [REDACTED] [REDACTED] is [REDACTED] [REDACTED] have been unable to obtain additional informa- tion [REDACTED] because of [REDACTED] in the past in connection with [REDACTED] It is believed, however, that [REDACTED] would be completely cooperative with the FBI.
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They were in possession of [REDACTED] wanted flier concerning [REDACTED] which reflects the following physical descriptions:
Name [REDACTED] Aliases [REDACTED]
Sex Male Race White Date of Birth [REDACTED] Place of Birth [REDACTED] Height 5' 10" Weight 195 pounds
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DB Cooper-1149
PD 164-41
Hair Eyes Scars and Marks
FBI No. Fingerprint Classification
Remarks
Name Aliases
Sex Race Date of Birth Place of Birth Hair
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As set forth in the referenced Portland teletype to the Bureau dated 11/10/75, it is anticipated that this investigation may ultimately result in widespread press coverage. It should further be noted that the anniversary date of the initial violation will be 11/24/75.
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LEADS:
BUTTE
AT [REDACTED] MONTANA. Contact U. S. Parole Officer, [REDACTED] Montana, and determine whether or not [REDACTED] is in fact on probation in that city.
SEATTLE
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. Review U. S. District Court records regarding [REDACTED] as [REDACTED] pertains to [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-1150
[REDACTED CIRCULAR MARK] [REDACTED CIRCULAR MARK]
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PD 164-41
PORTLAND
AT [REDACTED] OREGON. (1) Contact [REDACTED] and determine the name of the party initially furnishing information to him.
(2) Locate and interview [REDACTED] in an effort to verify information furnished by [REDACTED]
(3) Locate and interview [REDACTED] [REDACTED] regarding her knowledge of [REDACTED] activities.
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Will contact [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in an effort to obtain additional information pertaining to [REDACTED]
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-1151
Serials: 164-2111, PD 164-41, PD 164-41-1487