Metropolitan Police Department apprehends 20 year old suspect in armed robbery of teenager in Northeast D.C.

Metropolitan Police arrested 20 year old Vysaun Ervin for the armed robbery of a teenager in a Northeast D.C. restroom. A second suspect remains at large.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 10, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from the Metropolitan Police Department (mpdc.dc.gov)

Targeted Armed Confrontation in Northeast Public Facility

A high stakes investigation into a violent robbery involving a minor has resulted in a significant arrest by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of 49th Street, Northeast. According to police reports, a teenage victim was inside a public restroom when she was cornered by two individuals. The encounter turned life-threatening when one of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s jacket. Under the direct threat of lethal force, the teenager complied with the demands, and both suspects fled the scene immediately following the exchange.

Suspect Apprehended and Facing Felony Charges

Following a weeks-long investigation, MPD detectives successfully identified and located one of the primary suspects. 20 year old Vysaun Ervin, described by authorities as having no fixed address, was taken into custody on Monday, March 9, 2026. Ervin has been formally charged with Armed Robbery, a serious felony in the District of Columbia that carries significant mandatory sentencing. The swift arrest of Ervin marks a critical step in the legal process, though the department has emphasized that the case remains active as they work to build a comprehensive timeline of the suspects' movements on the night of the crime.

Ongoing Search for the Second Accomplice

Despite the successful capture of Ervin, the Metropolitan Police Department is reminding the public that a second suspect remains at large. Investigators are currently reviewing forensic evidence and local surveillance footage to establish the identity of the accomplice who entered the restroom alongside Ervin. The presence of a firearm during the commission of the crime has heightened the urgency of the search, as the unidentified individual is considered potentially armed and dangerous. Detectives are canvassing the Northeast neighborhood for witnesses who may have seen two men matching the suspects' descriptions fleeing the 49th Street area on the night of February 23rd.