Part 42, page 44

Document date 16 June 1978

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 42 p. 44 (DB Cooper-16730), Airtel, dated 16 Jun 1978 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-42/pages/44

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PD 164-41

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unknown. He stated that [REDACTED] apparently moved from Minnesota this past summer and is described as a white male, approximately 6'0", 200 pounds, with dark colored, graying, curly, neat hair. He said that there is nothing that he can put his finger on concerning why he believes that [REDACTED] might be D. B. COOPER, other than he had seen an artist's conception several years ago and felt there was some resemblance. He stated that [REDACTED] apparently [REDACTED] however, he does not believe he is using it in his employment [REDACTED] He feels more than that [REDACTED] He stated that [REDACTED] is a likeable person, and there is no other reason for his feeling that [REDACTED] [REDACTED] might be D. B. COOPER. He indicated that [REDACTED] [REDACTED] which is usually parked in the drive in front of his residence.

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On 4/19/78, visual observation of the [REDACTED] residence disclosed a [REDACTED] bearing Oregon license [REDACTED]

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On 4/20/78, an inquiry was made to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Salem, Oregon, via state teletype concerning Oregon license [REDACTED] and via return state teletype, the Department of Motor Vehicles advised that this plate appears on a [REDACTED] license expiring [REDACTED] registered to [REDACTED] DOB [REDACTED] [REDACTED] residing at [REDACTED] Roseburg, Oregon.

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On 4/20/78, a second state teletype was sent to the Driver's License Section of the Department of Motor Vehicles concerning [REDACTED] and via return state teletype, the Department of Motor Vehicles advised that [REDACTED] residing at [REDACTED] Roseburg, Oregon, holds Oregon driver's license number [REDACTED] which was issued [REDACTED] and expires [REDACTED] DOB was given as [REDACTED] and he was described as a male, 6'0" tall, 210 pounds. As of 4/20/78, the operator's license was valid, and there were no entries of citations.

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DB Cooper-16730

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b6 b7C

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Document identifier/case reference number. An unknown informant describes a male who moved from Minnesota, approximately 6'0", 200 pounds, with dark graying curly hair, whom he believes might be D.B. Cooper based on resemblance to an artist's conception. The informant says the person is likeable and there is no other reason for suspicion. Details about the subject's vehicle and residence are partially redacted. On 4/19/78, visual surveillance of the subject's residence revealed a vehicle with an Oregon license plate. On 4/20/78, an inquiry to the Oregon DMV in Salem via state teletype returned information about the vehicle's registration, linked to an individual residing in Roseburg, Oregon. Details heavily redacted. A second DMV teletype on 4/20/78 confirmed the subject holds an Oregon driver's license, resides in Roseburg, Oregon, is described as male, 6'0" tall, 210 pounds, with a valid license and no citations. Standard FBI warning notation indicating the subject of the investigation is considered armed and dangerous. Page numbering indicator, page 2 of the sub-document. Bates stamp or document tracking number. FOIA exemption codes marked in the right margin indicating redactions for personal privacy (b6) and source identity protection (b7C).

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