Police searching for man who may be able to assist

POLICE are trying to identify a man who may be able to assist in an alleged incident of indecent behaviour

NT Police is calling for assistance for an alleged incident of indecent behaviour.

POLICE are trying to identify a man who may be able to assist in an alleged incident of indecent behaviour in Alice Springs.

About 4.45pm yesterday a woman was outside a property on Sturt Tce, East Side when it is alleged she was approached by a man who, after a short conversation, began masturbating.

The woman demanded the man leave the property and he was last seen walking towards the Todd River.

No one was injured.

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Police have released an image of a man who they wish to identify as they believe he may have information in relation to the incident.

The man is described as being of Aboriginal in appearance, 176cm tall, with a bald head, solid build and missing a front tooth. At the time of the incident the man was wearing running shoes, brown cargo knee length shorts with a grey shirt.

NT Police is trying to identify this man who may be able to assist in an alleged incident of indecent behaviour. Picture: PFES Media

Anyone who is subject to this kind of behaviour is urged to remember the three Rs:

Recognise – an unsafe situation

React – by getting away from the danger or from the situation, making noise or running and finding a safe place or person

Report – call police immediately on triple-0, or tell a parent, family members or another trusted adult to assist in telling police.

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Police urge anyone with information which may assist with investigations, to contact them on 131 444 or report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference 9428802.

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