The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 4:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a woman aged in her 20s had been sexually assaulted by a man not known to her along Larapinta Drive in Araluen. The offender allegedly stole the victim’s handbag and fled the scene on foot.

Police attended and a crime scene was established. The victim was conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance.

The offender remains outstanding at this time and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information, including CCTV or dash cam footage of Larapinta Drive between Zeil Steet and Lyndavale Drive between 2am – 3am this morning, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25338047. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.