Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance following the theft of a handbag from a Ludmilla restaurant.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said the incident occurred just before 10pm on Sunday 10 January 2016.

“CCTV footage shows an unknown male casing the area, before returning and stealing the handbag of an elderly lady.

“He is described as being of Indigenous appearance, slim build with a black mullet style haircut. He was wearing a blue singlet and dark shorts.

“Police ask anyone with any information to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

View CCTV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U92RSHvRC4