SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspects, with lead to display photograph
Document date 5 January 1972
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 18 pp. 313–316 (DB Cooper-5646–5649), Airtel, dated 5 Jan 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-18%3A313-316
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/5/72
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Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL - REGISTERED (Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE: NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT [redacted] aka b6 SUSPECT [redacted] b7C
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(155)(56) Enclosed for Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland are two photographs each of captioned suspects,for possible display to witnesses in this matter.
On 12/28/71, [redacted] Western Airlines (WAL), Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, observed the artist's conception of unsub and advised that [redacted] should be considered a possible suspect. He described [redacted] as a very cool, calculating and methodical person who [redacted]
[redacted] was described as having a [redacted]
On 1/3/72, [redacted] activities were discussed b6 with [redacted] b7C [redacted] Los Angeles, California Police Department (LAPD). b7D Both believed [redacted] capable of hijacking a plane. [redacted] stated [redacted] who [redacted]
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(2) - Seattle (Encls. 4) (AM) (RM) 2 - Minneapolis (Encls. 4) (AM) (RM) 2 - Portland (Encls. 4) (164-41) (AM) (RM) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (8)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED [illegible] FILED JAN 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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Approved: [signature] Special Agent in Charge
Sent _________ M Per _________
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
DB Cooper-5646
LA 164-497
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[REDACTED - b6, b7C, b7D]
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In the above FPC matter, on 11/30/71, the Legat, Mexico City advised that the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had requested an urgent name check [REDACTED] [REDACTED] described only as American [REDACTED] [REDACTED] were believed involved in illicit activities in western Mexico and were of interest to [REDACTED]
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During the investigation of this matter, contact with the Oklahoma City Office of the FBI developed that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records show [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He has no valid United States license at present. FAA records further indicate that 17 persons with the name [REDACTED] are shown as [REDACTED] Due to lack of descriptive data, [REDACTED] is not identifiable.
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A review of the Los Angeles ITSP investigation revealed [REDACTED] was employed in early 1969 by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] California, and on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mexico, during [REDACTED] in Hollywood. During this period of time he requested a friend to print blank FAA [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He reportedly stated to this friend in Mexico he could [REDACTED] and smuggle it into the United States by plane. He is alleged to have made other comments concerning the transportation [REDACTED] indicated an interest in [REDACTED] for parts.
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DB Cooper-5647
LA 164-497
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In June 1970, [REDACTED] appeared at the Los Angeles Office of the FBI and claimed he had information of value concerning stolen securities transported interstate and smuggling of marijuana from Mexico to the United States. Information furnished by [REDACTED] was disseminated to appropriate local authorities. He has been employed as a [REDACTED] Santa Monica and Van Nuys, both in California.
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The following descriptions of suspects were furnished by [REDACTED]
Name [REDACTED] Sex Male Race White Birth Date [REDACTED] Height 6'2" Weight 185 pounds Hair Dark brown Eyes Hazel Social Security Number [REDACTED] FBI Number [REDACTED]
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Name [REDACTED] Sex Male Race White Birth Date [REDACTED] Height 6'2" Weight 200 pounds Hair Blond Eyes Blue California Drivers License [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] both noted variations in the age and some descriptive data between that of [REDACTED] and witnesses' description of hijacker. [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] whereabouts currently unknown.
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DB Cooper-5648
LA 164-497
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LEAD
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: In view of the similarities noted between the artist's sketch and the photograph of [REDACTED] it is suggested the photograph of [REDACTED] be displayed to witnesses to ascertain if they should be considered logical suspects in this matter.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-5649
Serials: LA 164-497, PD 164-41, SE 164-81