The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an indecent assault in Anula in the early hours of this morning.
Around 3:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report an adult male had indecently assaulted a young person under 15 years old who was asleep in bed at an address in Fergusson Street.
The victim had woken while being indecently assaulted by the male.
The victim alerted their mother afterwards.
The offender is described as a middle-aged adult male with a dark complexion and short hair. He was last seen wearing a light-coloured button-up shirt and beige cargo shorts.
Police believe that the offender was let in by a child staying at the residence.
Detectives from the Sex Crimes Section are investigating and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and quote reference number P26098372 or report anonymously via crimestoppersnt.com.au.