Police are investigating the report of an alleged assault and stealing incident that occurred early Monday morning.
It is alleged the 27-year-old male victim was drinking with friends at the Beachfront Hotel in Nightcliff on Sunday night before leaving just before closing time.

The man awoke on Monday morning outside the hotel with facial injuries that required stitches.

He has no recollection of the event and is missing a red T-shirt with a machine gun printed on it, a pair of thongs, a silver neck chain, a silver Casio watch, a silver Ericson flip phone and his wallet.

Police would like to talk with any one who may have seen the victim around midnight leaving the premises or who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area to call 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.