The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to an alleged indecent act that occurred yesterday evening in Alice Springs.
Around 10:30pm, it is alleged an adult female was indecently touched by a male not known to her on the eastern bank of the Todd River, near the botanic gardens.
The male allegedly approached the victim in the vicinity of Benstead Street and continued to engage with the victim as she walked north to Bagot Street, before entering the Todd River just north of the Tuncks Road causeway.
The offender is described as being of Aboriginal in appearance, aged in his early 30s, about 5 ft 7 inches with a slim, athletic build, a dark complexion, dark curly hair with brown eyes and no facial hair. He was described as wearing a white long-sleeved soccer-style shirt with navy stripes and matching knee-length navy blue shorts.
Investigations are ongoing to identify him.
Police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the offender in the vicinity of Benstead Street, Bagot Street, South Terrace or Tuncks Road yesterday evening, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2600029777.
