Man wanted in September murder in northwest Edmonton

Nicholas Alexander Brashko, who is wanted by Edmonton police. (Submitted by: Edmonton Police Service)

By Cole Fortner

Posted February 7, 2024 3:26 pm.

Edmonton police are looking for a man believed to be linked to the September 2023 murder of Fred Kolybaba.

EPS say on Sept. 1, 2023, officers responded to a call for assistance from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, after they found Kolybaba dead inside a home at 132 Street and 133 Avenue.

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An autopsy was conducted Sept. 7. At that time police did not reveal the cause and manner of death “for investigative reasons,” but did rule the death as a homicide.

Since, police say 44-year-old Nicholas Alexander Brashko is wanted for murder, arson, and indignity to a body in connection to Kolybaba’s death.

EPS have described Brashko as five-foot-four with a heavy build, and note he may walk with a limp. He is also known to frequent pawn shops.

Brashko is considered to be dangerous. Police are asking if anyone knows his whereabouts, to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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