FBI Seattle letterhead appeal with description of hijacker of NW Flight 305

This copy: Part 69 p. 294Also filed at Part 53 pp. 365–366 (primary) · Part 11 p. 366 · Part 112 p. 478

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Seattle FBI to law enforcement and media re description of NWA 305 hijacker

Document date 28 November 1971

Part 69page 2941 pageDB Cooper-29690

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Part of: FBI Seattle public appeal letter describing the hijacker, with composite sketches · 28 November 1971 · Part 27 pp. 198–199

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 69 p. 294 (DB Cooper-29690), Letter, dated 28 Nov 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-69%3A294-294

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81

1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104

November 28, 1971

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This letter being sent to: All law enforcement agencies, TV stations and newspapers who are included in the Seattle Office addressograph list. The artist's sketch sent was the second one pre- pared by the Bureau.

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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,

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J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge

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Sub. K. 164-81 DB Cooper-29690

Serials: SE 164-81

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