copies of a Seattle Police Department Identification Report, Arrest an FBI arrest record,
arrest record
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On January 21, 1972, telephone number
advised that there is no and that she has no
records for 1970 for tenants. She advised that
in 1970 and that he might be reached
through telephone number
On January 21, 1972, Seattle, Washington, advised that an but had moved February 5, 1971 and left no
resided
forwarding address. 164-81-3418
On February 24, 1972,
He advised
was contacted through telephone number that
but that he does not maintain contact with anymore and he does not know where he is. He advised that should he hear from he would have him contact the
FBI in Seattle, Washington.
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A review of the Seattle Telephone Directory on March 15, 1972 indicated that there are two in Seattle, one at telephone number
and the other at telephone number
Effortsto contact the above two met with negative results on 4/5/72.
Directory on March 15, 1972 indicated that there are two in Seattle, one at telephone number
and the other at telephone number
Effortsto contact the above two met with negative results on 4/5/72.
On 4/26/72, was
contacted and advised that his middle name is not and that he has never resided at
On 5/11/72,
was contacted and advised that her husband has no middle name.
On 5/11/72, SA advised that it would be advantageous to display a photograph of at this time in order to eliminate him as a suspect or verify him as the subject.
The photographs of have been placed in the I-A file of this Sub file.
LEAD :
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will display photographi;of to appropriate witnesses for possible elimination.
Due to this Agent's transfer, it is recommended this lead be reassigned.
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The criminal check produced the arrest at the Seattle Police Department and King County Sheriff's Office as shown on the
A credit and criminal check by SE on 1/5/72 produced the following results:
resided in November, 1970, at
The criminal check produced the arrest at the Seattle Police Department and King County Sheriff's Office as shown on the FD-125. SE also obtained copies of a Seattle Police Department Identification Report, Arrest for an FBI arrest record, dated 10/13/52, and a Washington State Patrol arrest record
FBI
On January 21, 1972, telephone number
of the
advised that there is no
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in 1970 and that he might be reached through telephone number
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On May 10, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ, 1401 S. 12th, Mount Vernon, Washington, was contacted by the writer in response to a phone call he made to the Everett Resident Agency concerning captioned matter. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he worked for the Skagit County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for five years about 20 years ago, and would have come forward with information sooner if he had not developed such a distrust for the American Court System. He recently saw an article in the Seattle Times, which indicated that the Air Transport Association of America would pay up to $250,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons committing airborne crimes. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he is a businessman and felt that he could furnish some information concerning this hijacking if the reward was high enough.
WEINZ indicated that he is a businessman and felt that he could furnish some information concerning this hijacking if the reward was high enough.
Mr. WEINZ indicated that an individual he has known for several years, came to his home in Mount Vernon several weeks before the hijacking. He indicated that he and friends were going to pull a big deal with a take of $200,000. He said it would be the greatest news event in the northwest and would make all of the papers. His partner remained outside in the car while WEINZ spoke with his friend. Mr. WEINZ said he would furnish no other information until he was told how much reward he would get.
On May 10, 1972, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL was contacted by the writer regarding the above information. He indicated that the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the subject is $5,000.
On May 11, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ was again contacted at his home in Mount Vernon by the writer. He immediately inquired as to the amount of the reward and was given a figure of $5,000. Mr. WEINZ laughed and said he would furnish the information for no less athan $50,000 and would have to
WEINZ laughed and said he would furnish the information for no less athan $50,000 and would have to have a majority of that amount in his possession before he would furnish any names. WEINZ did agree to furnish additional details concerning lis conversation with the friend.
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He advised tat in November 1971, approximately 3 weeks before the hijacking, his friend stopped by the house. The friend indicated that a big deal had been set up two weeks prior, but was cancelled because of bad weather. He said there were three individuals involved and they needed one more. He indicated that one partner had backed out of the deal, and they needed a replacement. The friend indicated the group would make $200,000 and that this would be the biggest deal ever pulled in the northwest. As he left, he said, "You will read about this in all of the papers.
The friend indicated the group would make $200,000 and that this would be the biggest deal ever pulled in the northwest. As he left, he said, "You will read about this in all of the papers." He gave no details and never mentioned airplanes or hijacking. He stayed at the home approximately 1 1/2 hours, but said nothing specific about the type of job he had planned. On a previous contact the friend asked WEINZ if he would ever consider a job outside the 1 aw. WEINZ told him that he needed work and would consider anything. WEINZ further stated that there was a second man waiting for his friend in the car. He did not get a good look at him, but assumed he would be the man known as "D.B. Cooper". His friend is a large man, and in no way, fits the description of the hijacker.
Mr. WEINZ againstated that he would furnish no other information and would furnish no names, unless he is insured of at least $50,000. He said that the more he thinks it over, the more he thinks the information is worth at least $100,000.
WEINZ is a white male, American, born May 24, 1911, 6'2", 210 pounds, gray hair, blue eyes.
He said that the more he thinks it over, the more he thinks the information is worth at least $100,000.
WEINZ is a white male, American, born May 24, 1911, 6'2", 210 pounds, gray hair, blue eyes.
On May 11, 1972, this matter was discussed with Sheriff JOHN BOYINGTON, Skagit County Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon, Washington. BOYINGTON advised that he has known WEINZ for many years and served with the sheriff's office at the same time as WEINZ. He indicated that WEINZ was in the pinball machine business for several years before the state clamped down on the business. He has many contacts out- side the law and has the ability to obtain information about crimes. In. most instances, his information is fairly accurate. BOYINGTON stated that WEINZ is in desperate need of money and would furnish information if even a small amount were offered to him. He also stated that WEINZ drinks too much at times and tends to become loud and boasts. He can be a very dangerous man at most times and is very strong.
No further investigation being conducted, unless requested by case agent.
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