Body of man found wrapped in plastic, lying near railroad tracks identified
A man whose body was wrapped in plastic and dumped near railroad tracks in Burbank was identified as 30-year-old North Hollywood resident Nshan Balyan, police said.
Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide but don’t know where or how Balyan was killed, said Burbank police Sgt. Claudio Losacco.
Police said they received a call shortly after 12:30 p.m. Thursday reporting the discovery of the man’s body behind the Stock Building Supply store in the 600 block of North Victory Boulevard in an open field near two rusted train cars that were covered in graffiti.
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Balyan’s body was covered in dark plastic, his bare feet exposed.
Los Angeles County coroner’s officials used fingerprints to identify Balyan. An autopsy is pending.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage collected in the area.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Burbank police Det. Mike Edwards at (818) 238-3210. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, alene.tchekmedyian@latimes.com
Twitter: @atchek
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