Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance following an attempted armed robbery at a service station in Wanguri overnight.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland from Strike Force Trident said a man entered the service station last night just after 9pm.

“It is alleged the offender approached the console operator and lifted his shirt producing a knife concealed on his person,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bland said.

“He demanded the cash drawer, and when challenged by the console operator, the offender fled on a pushbike.”

The offender is described as being of Indigenous appearance and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a white cap with an AFL ‘Hawks’ logo, a light blue button-up shirt, white knee-length pants and khaki boots.

Police urge anyone with information relating this incident or if you recognise the man in the image to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.