LetterFBI Seattle letterhead appeal with description of hijacker of NW Flight 30528 November 1971page 1 of 2
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Part 53, page 365

DB Cooper-2Serials LA 164-497-6, SE 164-81

Document date 28 November 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 53 p. 365 (DB Cooper-2), Letter, dated 28 Nov 1971, serial LA 164-497-6 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-53/pages/365

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81

1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104

November 28, 1971

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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. Characteristics: 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

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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,

[signature] J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge

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SEARCHED /INDEXED SERIALIZED /[guess: FILED] /[illegible] 164-497-6 Cooper-2[illegible]

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