The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an attempted robbery that occurred in Alice Springs early this morning.

Around 2.50am, police received a report that a male youth allegedly armed with an edged weapon threatened a taxi driver on Karnte Road.

The taxi was driving along Karnte Road when two male youths walked onto the road in front of the vehicle, forcing him to stop. One of the males approached the front passenger window of the taxi and allegedly produced an edged weapon, demanding money.

The victim immediately drove away from the area and attended the Alice Springs Police Station to report the incident.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information, including dash cam or CCTV footage from the area, to contact 131 444. Please quote reference P25028584. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.