Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a missing man from Larrakeyah.

Benjamin Mahoney 28-years-old was last seen leaving work at Fannie Bay on the afternoon of Saturday, 4 January 2020.

Officers from Darwin Police Station were notified by family and commenced an investigation.  Detectives from the Missing Persons Unit are now assisting to locate Benjamin.

He is described as male Caucasian 185cm tall, 85kgs, slim build, tanned complexion, hazel eyes and dark brown short hair.

Anyone who has seen Benjamin or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers:  1800 333 000 or use Crime Stoppers online, https://nt.crimestoppers.com.au/crime-stoppers-information-report#main-content Information is treated in strict confidence.

Quote PROMIS Number 9182815.

The public is reminded not to make reports via NT Police social media pages.