NT Police are calling for information after a male offender allegedly performed an indecent act while chasing a female in Alice Springs yesterday.

Around 5:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a female had been chased by a male unknown to her while she was running on a path along the western side of the Todd River, heading north from Schwarz Crescent. It is alleged the offender performed an indecent act while chasing the victim, who was able to run away from him.

Police responded and conducted patrols of the area. Investigations to identify and locate the offender are underway.

He is described as being of Aboriginal in appearance, about 40-years-old, approximately 175cm tall with a slim build, grey hair and a light-grey coloured beard. He was reported as wearing a long dark jacket with a hood that had a fluffy trim, open-toe fluffy slippers, and was not wearing pants or underwear.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25201256. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.