SA to SAC Seattle re Battleground citizen reporting USAF member resembling UNSUB

Document date 10 January 1973

Part 29page 3331 pageDB Cooper-10422

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Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-29:333-333

Document: Memo SA to SAC Seattle re Battleground citizen reporting USAF member resembling UNSUB
Id: Cooper-Part-29:333-333
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 29 p. 333 (DB Cooper-10422), Memo, dated 10 Jan 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-29%3A333-333

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO : SAC SEATTLE 164-81 P DATE: 1-10-73

FROM : SA [REDACTED]

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT: NW Airlines light 305 Portland To Seattle 11-24-71

CAA HIJACKING;EXTORTION

00 SE

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On 1-9-73 [REDACTED], Battleground, [guess: Source] Washington advised he has been a long time resident in the area and has followed the subject case very closely. He displayed a briefcase with numerous newspaper clipings regarding the case. He made available a sketch of the UNSUB which was printed in the local newspapers stating he recalled one [REDACTED] a member of the USAF who has a strong resemblance to the UNSUB. He stated [REDACTED] and that [REDACTED] He pointed out [REDACTED] resided on property next to his and he knows [REDACTED] quite well.

He stated he thought [REDACTED] was on leave from the USAF at the time of the incident and that he left for an assign- ment in [REDACTED] shortly thereafter. He described [REDACTED] as a white/male; about 42 years old, 5'10 to 6'; 175 pounds, average to medium build; medium to dark complexion, green eyes and dark brown-greying hair.

He stated [REDACTED] returned from [REDACTED] and has since been reassigned to New Mexico or Arizona, exact base not known.

Inquiry at [REDACTED] reflected [REDACTED] USAF, [REDACTED] was assigned to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in 1971. His present assignment is not known but he has [REDACTED] residing in Battleground and [REDACTED] Their address is [REDACTED]

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It is suggested that a search be made through world wide locator USAF to identify [REDACTED] and thereafter secure description, photograph, complete military back ground to de- termine if he physcially fits UNSUB; has knowledge of instant plane, or knowledge of chutes and jumping experience. Will ascertain his assignment and leave status on 11-24-71.

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rad p [guess: 043] [guess: ASSIGNE] AGENT DB Cooper-10422 SEARCHED......... INDEXED...[illegible] SERIALIZED...[illegible] FILED...[illegible] JAN 1 2 1973 [illegible] Pl [illegible] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

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Serials: SE 164-81