MemoTo SAC Seattle re suspect Roland C. Lind, aka Ron Lind, with leads9 December 1971page 3 of 3
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Part 99, page 255

DB Cooper-44770

Document date 9 December 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 99 p. 255 (DB Cooper-44770), Memo, dated 9 Dec 1971, serial 328-36-1880 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-99/pages/255

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RE: SUSPECT ROLAND C. LIND, AKA RON LIND

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On 12-7±71, [REDACTED], Jim Hibel's Standard-Chevron Service, 1156 Auburn Way, South, Auburn, Washington, advised ROLAND LIND, whom everyone calls "Ron," worked at the station from August,24, 1971 until October 24, 1971. LIND gave no reason for quitting but did mention that he was moving to Baltimore. LIND had mentioned that he was "going to work for some people in Baltimore"

[REDACTED] did not know what LIND meant by this statement.

[REDACTED] stated that LIND seemed troubled or despondent, believing LIND'S trouble to be financial. He did not know any of LIND'S friends and didn't know if LIND had ever had any flight or jump training. From his own observation, [REDACTED] described the suspect as follows:

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AGE: at least 50 HGT: 5'9" - 5' 10" WGT: 160-175 lbs. HAIR: Combed back, high on the forehead FACE: Shorter, stockier than artist drawing and looking much older and heavier in the face AUTO: 1963 Chevrolet station wagon, white CHARAC: Wore glasses all the time

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LEAD

SEATTLE, at Olympia, Washington Will attempt to obtain current photo from Department of Motor Vehicles, of suspect, ROLAND C. LIND

SEATTLE, AT Seattle Will conduct neighborhoods at suspect's known residences to determine his whereabouts.

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