SAC Butte to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect, with leads to Boston and Tampa Divisions

Document date 27 February 1973

Part 30pages 160–1634 pagesDB Cooper-10805–10808

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Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-30:160-163

Document: Airtel SAC Butte to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect, with leads to Boston and Tampa Divisions
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 30 pp. 160–163 (DB Cooper-10805–10808), Airtel, dated 27 Feb 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-30%3A160-163

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

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Date: 2/27/73

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

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE [REDACTED]

FROM : SAC, BUTTE (164-23) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: Seattle

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Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 2/3/73, and Seattle airtel to Butte, 2/12/73.

RE: [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] suggested as possible suspect by [REDACTED] FAA, Denver, Colorado, because he reportedly bears strong resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB. [REDACTED] described as follows:

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@ - Seattle (AM) 3 - Boston (AM) 1 - Chicago (164-297) (AM) 1 - Portland (164-41) (AM) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (AM) 2 - Tampa (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/gld (12)

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164-81 - 4479 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED _____ SERIALIZED _[check]_ FILED _[check]_ 1973

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Approved: [signature] Special Agent in Charge Sent __________ M Per __________ DB Cooper-10805 GPO: 1970 O - 402-735

BT #164-26

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Sex Male Race White Age Early 50s Height 5'11" Build Medium Hair Dark, graying, and thin in front

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[REDACTED] believed presently residing in Roseburg, Oregon. [REDACTED] at one time [REDACTED] for United Airlines. He applied for a job with [REDACTED] Montana, and his employment questionnaire with all of his background should be in the [REDACTED] in San Francisco, California.

The above information is being furnished for the information of the Boston and Tampa Divisions.

Investigation at Roseburg, Oregon, disclosed [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Roseburg, came to Roseburg from [REDACTED] Montana, in approximately December, 1972.

On 11/24/72, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] County records show contract memo signed, but no details of financing disclosed. [REDACTED]

On 12/6/72, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] of which contract signed for balance of [REDACTED] Utilities files disclose start of electrical service to above residence on [REDACTED] and telephone [REDACTED] initiated on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] listed occupation as retired.

No record of [REDACTED] at Roseburg sheriff's office or police department.

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DB Cooper-10806

BT #184-26

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Prior investigation at [REDACTED] Montana, determined suspect was retired and traveled a great deal, [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

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On 2/22/72, investigation determined through sources that suspect first arrived in [REDACTED] area on 3/6/72, when he rented [REDACTED] and for three days prior he resided at the [REDACTED]

On 3/2/72, he purchased [REDACTED] from [REDACTED] Creswell, Oregon, for [REDACTED] [REDACTED] In 11/72, suspect resold the above [REDACTED] and moved to Roseburg, Oregon.

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Suspect banked at [REDACTED] Montana, and account reflects [REDACTED] during a six month period with the checking account still being active. No loans or savings account. References given at bank reflect the [REDACTED] Springfield, Massachusetts, and the [REDACTED] Bradenton, Florida, and he gave his residence as Easton, Maine.

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LEADS

BOSTON DIVISION

AT SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

Will contact [REDACTED] and determine extent of suspect's banking activities and if he made any large deposits since 11/24/71.

AT EASTON, MAINE

Will conduct credit and arrest checks in an effort to determine whereabouts of Suspect 11/24/71.

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DB Cooper-10807

BT #164-23

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TAMPA DIVISION

AT BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Will contact [REDACTED] and determine extent b6 of suspect's banking activities and if he made any large b7C deposits since 11/24/72.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DB Cooper-10808

Serials: 164-23, BT 164-26, CG 164-297, PD 164-41, SE 164-81, SF 164-220