Part 28, page 147

DB Cooper-9675Serials SE 164-81, SE 164-81-396

Document date 4 October 1972

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 10/4/72

SA [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

NORJAK OO: Seattle

[REDACTED] (FNU) [REDACTED]

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On September 26, 1972, [REDACTED] King County Sheriff's Office, [REDACTED] advised [REDACTED] he that while on routine patrol in the [REDACTED] became acquainted with [REDACTED] WMA, approximately 38-40 years, address [REDACTED] stated shortly after the D.B. COOPER hijacking, he noticed [REDACTED] seemed to be avoiding him.

[REDACTED] whose first name is not known to [REDACTED] however, he has seen [REDACTED] from a distance of about 60 yards. [REDACTED] advised [REDACTED] looks like the D.B. COOPER artist's composite.

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About one year prior to the hijacking, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] quit their jobs and started [REDACTED] This company is centered around [REDACTED] which sits on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] According to [REDACTED] however, he is not sure that they know how to sky dive.

The [REDACTED] bought the [REDACTED] at considerable cost to themselves, and due to lack of funds and problems [REDACTED] [REDACTED] stated the repairs [REDACTED] would amount to quite an expensive undertaking, and if has come to [REDACTED] attention lately that [REDACTED] have started work [REDACTED] again, indicating they have recently come into some money.

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RNN/rlg (3)

[handwritten] 164-81-396/ [handwritten initials/marks]

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DB Cooper-9675

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Memo header addressed to SAC Seattle, case number 164-81 (NORJAK), dated 10/4/72. SA name and another name (FNU - First Name Unknown) are redacted under b6/b7C exemptions. A King County Sheriff's Office deputy reports that on September 26, 1972, during routine patrol, he became acquainted with a white male, approximately 38-40 years old, who shortly after the D.B. Cooper hijacking seemed to be avoiding him. The subject's first name is unknown, but the deputy has seen him from about 60 yards and states the subject looks like the D.B. Cooper artist's composite sketch. About one year before the hijacking, subjects quit their jobs and started a company. The deputy is not sure they know how to skydive. They purchased something at considerable cost, faced financial difficulties and repair expenses, but have recently started work again, suggesting they have recently come into money. Typist initials RNN/rlg with 3 copies indicated. Handwritten case filing number 164-81-396 with slash mark and additional handwritten initials or routing marks. Bates stamp or document tracking number at bottom right of page.

Multiple b6/b7C redaction bars obscure names, addresses, and other PII throughout the document
Text under redaction bars is partially visible in some places
Typewritten text is generally clear where not redacted
Handwritten case number notation at bottom

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