The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to five male youths that absconded from a supported accommodation in Alice Springs last night.

At 7:30pm, the five youths aged 14, 15, 16, 16 and 17, allegedly absconded from the accommodation and removed their electronic monitoring devices. Police were notified and were dispatched to the scene.

Around 4am this morning, the 14-year-old was located and arrested by police.

The other youths remain outstanding and are believed to be in the Alice Springs area.

Strike Force Viper have carriage of the investigation and are utilising extensive resources to locate the outstanding youths.

Police urge anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P25289074, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.