Part 111, page 503
DB Cooper-50937Serials LV 87-4284
Document date 9 June 1965
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 111 p. 503 (DB Cooper-50937), Memo, dated 9 Jun 1965 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-111/pages/503
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LV 87-4284
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It was observed upon reviewing HARTLEY's file that there were numerous complaints against him for the manner in which he delt with the public, and there were three separate complaints from female citizens of Las Vegas who claimed that they had given HARTLEY money which he had failed to repay. The most recent information coming to the attention of the Las Vegas Police Department concerning HARTLEY was on 8/1/65. At that time Detective [redacted]
Las Vegas Police Department, telephonically contact- ed this Office to advise that one [redacted] had contact- ed him to advised that HARTLEY was selling guns to China. She also advised that HARTLEY had permission to use a 1964 Oldsmobile belonging to [redacted] and had taken the car on 5/13/65 but had failed to return it. This car was recovered from HARTLEY by the Las Vegas Police on 6/1/65. Detective [redacted] stated that he had heard that HARTLEY had been in the Arizona area and may have been involved in some gold dealings. [redacted] was unable to furnish any additional information and stated if such ware available [redacted] may have it.
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As a result of the information concerning the selling of guns to China, a Registration Act case has been opened on HARTLEY and a copy of this letter is being directed to that file.
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HARTLEY has a very poor credit report having had numerous items of collection from such debts as doctor, dentist, lumber, fuel, etc.
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In interviews with Las Vegas Police officers acquainted with HARTLEY and in review of the files of the Las Vegas Office there has been no information developed which reflects that HARTLEY has any connection whatsoever with the "Mafia".
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THE PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will display photograph of BARTLEY to ascertain if he is identical with ALVIN HARTLEY referred to in referenced Phoenix letter to the Bureau. If additional investigation or interview of HARTLEY is necessary, Phoenix advise Las Vegas.
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DB COOPER-50937