LetterFBI Seattle public appeal letter describing the hijacker, with composite sketches28 November 1971page 1 of 2
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Part 27, page 198

DB Cooper-9276Serials SE 164-81-3791

Document date 28 November 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 27 p. 198 (DB Cooper-9276), Letter, dated 28 Nov 1971, serial SE 164-81-3791 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-27/pages/198

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[FBI Seal]

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104

November 28, 1971

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,

J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge

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SEARCHED........INDEXED SERIALIZED....FILED AUG 1 - 1972

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b6 b7C 164-81-3791 DB Cooper-9276