Citizen tip letter to FBI reporting individual resembling hijacker

Document date 8 December 1971

Part 16pages 227–2282 pagesDB Cooper-4547–4548

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 16 pp. 227–228 (DB Cooper-4547–4548), Letter, dated 8 Dec 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-16%3A227-228

Dec. 8, 1971 [REDACTED] Pa

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter in regards to the plane Hi jacking of Nov. 24th over Washington State.

The man described as being the Hi jacker fits [REDACTED]

Perhaps its just a coincidence but I have been un-easy about it ever since I read about it. I have tried several times to get in touch with the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Pa. Office. But no one answers the phone there.

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[REDACTED] yrs. old, 5'11" tall dark brown hair usually worn short. Brown eyes, prominent nose and has [REDACTED] He carries a brown brief case when traveling.

I do not wish to cause him trouble unnecessarily but I am concerned [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] This has really bothered me since the Hi jacking and so many of my relatives have called me and expressed their amazement as to how much this sounded like [REDACTED] Perhaps I am being silly but I honestly believe that there will be no harm done if he is not the man. I sincerely hope not.

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164-81 1270 SEARCHED __ INDEXED __ SERIALIZED __ FILED __ DEC 0 6 1971 FBI — SEATTLE

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DB Cooper-4547

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His name is [REDACTED - b6/b7C] Nevada.

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I regret if I have caused you any unnecessary trouble but I felt I had an obligation to let the F.B.I. know my suspicions.

Very Truly Yours

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P.S. I would appreciate an acknowledgement of this letter. Thank you.

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DB Cooper-4548

Serials: SE 164-81