Part 9, page 38

Document date 9 May 1974

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 9 p. 38 (DB Cooper-735), Airtel, dated 9 May 1974, serial SD 164-91-88 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-09/pages/38

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SD 164-91

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conduct discreet investigation in an attempt to further identify [REDACTED] and obtain full background information on him.

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(2) Contact the [REDACTED] in Los Angeles noting [REDACTED] is probably [REDACTED] one of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Obtain photograph of [REDACTED] and all available background information on him from this source.

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(3) Once full background and photograph of [REDACTED] is obtained, conduct appropriate discreet investigation to determine his activities and location on November 24, 1971, in an attempt to determine if he could be responsible for the NORJAK.

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Los Angeles note the fact [REDACTED] is [REDACTED] [REDACTED] are common knowledge; however, the fact that he has [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in the past is known only to [REDACTED] and if he should become aware of law enforcement interest in him, he might determine the information came from PCI. If [REDACTED] is interviewed, insure suitable pretext is used so that [REDACTED] will not connect PCI as source of information.

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SAN DIEGO DIVISION

AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (1) Maintain contact with [REDACTED] for any additional information he might be able to furnish the Bureau.

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IN VIEW OF THE NATURE OF THE CRIME, ALL INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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Document identifier/routing code for this FBI communication. Instruction (continuation from prior page) to conduct discreet investigation to further identify a redacted subject and gather background information. Instruction to contact a redacted entity in Los Angeles, noting the subject is probably associated with a redacted group, and to obtain a photograph and background information on him. Once background and photograph of a redacted subject are obtained, conduct discreet investigation into his activities and whereabouts on November 24, 1971, to assess whether he could be responsible for the NORJAK hijacking. Note to Los Angeles division that certain facts about the redacted subject are common knowledge, but other information is known only to a redacted source (PCI - Potential Confidential Informant). Instructions to use a suitable pretext if the subject is interviewed so he does not connect the PCI as the source of information. Instructions to the San Diego Division to maintain contact with a redacted individual (likely an informant or witness) to obtain additional information for the Bureau. Standard FBI warning that all individuals involved in this case should be considered armed and dangerous. Page number (4) and FBI vault document identifier DB Cooper-735.

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