SAC Butte to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect Tom Harlan, with leads to Baltimore and Sacramento

Document date 9 May 1972

Part 111pages 259–2602 pagesDB Cooper-50647–50648

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Document: Airtel SAC Butte to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect Tom Harlan, with leads to Baltimore and Sacramento
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 111 pp. 259–260 (DB Cooper-50647–50648), Airtel, dated 9 May 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-111%3A259-260

5/9/72

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AIRTEL AIR MAIL

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM : SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE: TOM HARLAN

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[redacted] Montana (protect identity on her request), advised that some time ago she had seen an artist's drawing of unknown subject in this matter and it was her immediate reaction that the drawing depicted [redacted] TOM HARLAN. She stated she was reluctant to make known her thoughts but now feels compelled to do so.

[redacted] stated she was acquainted with HARLAN for about one year about four years ago and that she has not seen him for three years. She does not know his residence except he lives in Fresno, California and did work for an engineering mechanics or engineering management company located at First and McKinley Streets, Fresno. She also advised a [redacted] [redacted] Fresno PD; or [redacted] who resides [redacted] Fresno, and who is listed in the telephone directory, could possibly furnish additional and more current information regarding HARLAN.

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(2)- Seattle (AM) 2 - Sacramento (AM) 2 - Baltimore (AM) 2 - Butte HWB/jop (8)

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[signature] sub. 4/18 164-81-[illegible] SEARCHED........INDEXED........ SERIALIZED [illegible] FILED [illegible] MAY 12 1972 FBI - SEATTLE

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DB COOPER-50647

BT #164-26

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[REDACTED] stated HARLAN was allegedly from Denver, Colorado and had attended the U. S. Naval Academy, Anapolis, Maryland, during the 1960s. She stated HARLAN is a sport car buff, impulsive, and anti-social. She stated he had a [REDACTED] drinks heavy, engaged in barroom fights and has reportedly been involved in questionable financial dealings.

[REDACTED] described HARLAN as follows:

Race White Sex Male Age 30 to 35 years Height 6' Weight 160 to 170# Hair Blonde Complexion Weathered Remarks Triangle face and angular features.

She recalled that HARLAN wears sunglasses but not prescription glasses. She also recalled his eyes as blue.

[REDACTED] stated she had no information indicating HARLAN was involved in instant matter.

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LEADS

BALTIMORE DIVISION

AT ANAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Attempt to identify HARLAN at U. S. Naval Academy and furnish available background information to Seattle and Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO DIVISION

AT FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

Will process HARLAN as suspect in this matter.

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DB COOPER-50648

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Serials: BT 164-26, SE 164-81