Members from the Northern Investigations Section have released a comfit of a man wanted in relation to the alleged indecent assault of a 28-year-old woman.

Superintendent Daniel Bacon said the woman was hitchhiking from Katherine to Tennant Creek at around 5:00 pm on Tuesday when she was offered a lift by an unknown man.

“The woman was situated on the Stuart highway, near the Katherine Police Station, when she accepted a lift to Mataranka,” said Superintendent Bacon.

“The pair travelled along the Stuart Highway towards Mataranka, when the man allegedly inappropriately touched her about five kilometres from the township.

“The woman was able to get out of the vehicle before it was last seen returning back towards Katherine.

“The matter was reported to Police late Tuesday night and Police immediately establish a road block screening all southern traffic entering Katherine. Patrols of rural areas between Katherine and Mataranka were also initiated.

“Extensive investigations have been ongoing using all available investigative tools, including the interrogation of CCTV and intelligence gathering with the assistance of interstate Police and other Government agencies.

“Police are asking for assistance in identifying the man and his vehicle. The unknown man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 50-years-old, approximately 175cm tall, stocky build, short hair, with some facial hair.

“The vehicle is described as being a white duel cab utility, similar to that of a Mitsubishi Triton”

Anyone with any information as to the identity of this man are urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.