SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re San Luis Obispo suspect, photograph enclosed

Document date 25 October 1972

Part 28pages 275–2762 pagesDB Cooper-9812–9813

Also filed at: Part 60 pp. 76–77

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Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-28:275-276

Document: Airtel SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re San Luis Obispo suspect, photograph enclosed
Id: Cooper-Part-28:275-276
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 28 pp. 275–276 (DB Cooper-9812–9813), Airtel, dated 25 Oct 1972, serial SE 164-81-403 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-28%3A275-276

FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

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Date: 10/25/72

Transmit the following in _______________ (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority)

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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: Seattle

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Re Seattle teletype to Los Angeles dated 10/10/72.

RE: [REDACTED - b6, b7C] [handwritten annotations: 16 4-81-1a]

Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of a photograph of [REDACTED - b6, b7C]

For the information of Seattle, [REDACTED] California, located on the California Coast line, about [REDACTED] San Luis Obispo, California. Law enforcement service at [REDACTED] is provided by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office (SLOSO).

On 10/17/72, records were reviewed at SLOSO by SA [REDACTED] and they reflect that [REDACTED] has an [REDACTED] for [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He is described as a white, male, born [REDACTED] 5'10", 173, dark brown hair and brown eyes. His FBI number is [REDACTED] His

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(2) - Seattle (Encl 2) [handwritten: used] 2 - Los Angeles [handwritten: was]

JFM/ldm (4) [handwritten: DISP ONLY PHOTOS NW]

Approved: __________ Sent _________ M Per [signature] Special Agent in Charge DB Cooper-9812 GPO: 1970 0 - 402-735

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SEARCHED.......INDEXED...... SERIALIZED...LE-FILED...[illegible] OCT 28 1972

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b6 b7C [repeated at multiple redaction points]

[handwritten notation, partially illegible: appears to be initials or routing marks]

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LA 164-497

[REDACTED] in the San Luis Obispo County area and was alleged to have been formerly a paratrooper in the United States Army. His photograph is enclosed for information purposes.

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Discreet inquiry at SLOSO reflected [REDACTED] [REDACTED] is a long-time resident of the San Luis Obispo County area. [REDACTED] with the SLOSO in view of his past record [REDACTED]. No information was obtained regarding the ability of [REDACTED] in the use of parachutes or the brand of cigarettes that he smokes. In addition, no information was obtained as to his whereabouts during pertinent period in this matter.

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Discreet check to determine his whereabouts during the pertinent period in this matter will not be possible since [REDACTED] and due to the length of time since the occurrence of instant matter.

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Records of the Credit Bureau of San Luis Obispo reflect [REDACTED] [REDACTED] location and court not known. Records contain no other pertinent financial information.

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Los Angeles indices contain no record identifiable with [REDACTED]

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Seattle may wish to display enclosed photographs to witnesses, prior to any contact of [REDACTED] or close associates.

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Los Angeles will not contact [REDACTED] to determine his whereabouts during pertinent period unless specifically advised to do so by Seattle.

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DB Cooper-9813

Serials: LA 164-497, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-403