FBI Seattle public appeal letter describing the hijacker, with composite sketches
Document date 28 November 1971
Also filed separately as sections:
- FBI Seattle letterhead release of physical description of hijacker to law enforcement and press
- FBI Seattle letterhead appeal with description of hijacker of NW Flight 305
- FBI Seattle letterhead public appeal with description of hijacking suspect
- Seattle FBI to law enforcement and media re description of NWA 305 hijacker
- FBI Seattle letterhead circular with artist's conception and description of hijacker
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Id: Cooper-Part-27:198-199
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 27 pp. 198–199 (DB Cooper-9276–9277), Letter, dated 28 Nov 1971, serial SE 164-81-3791 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-27%3A198-199
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
November 28, 1971
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40s Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back Sideburns, low ear level Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice: Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the U.S. Characteristic: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes
If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-0460, or your nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory. Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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SEARCHED........INDEXED SERIALIZED....FILED AUG 1 - 1972
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b6 b7C 164-81-3791 DB Cooper-9276
DB Cooper-9277
Serials: SE 164-81-3791