The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for public assistance to locate a 28-year-old man who absconded from NT Corrections in Alice Springs today.

Around 1:40pm, police received reports that the man absconded from his work placement at the Olive Pink Botanical Gardens in Alice Springs around 11:45am.

He was last seen wearing a yellow and blue shirt and green coloured pants.

Alice Springs Police are actively looking for him and he is urged to return himself into custody as soon as possible.

Police do not believe he is a risk to the public but urge not to approach him. Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts please contact Police on 131 444, quoting reference number P25063037. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.