The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Mr Harrison Morton who absconded from NT Corrections custody in Alice Springs today.

Around 10:45am, Harrison absconded from a low security area of the Alice Springs Correctional Centre in Hugh on the Stuart Highway.

Harrison is described as being of Aboriginal in appearance, 170cm tall, with a medium build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a green shirt/jumper and beige long pants.

Alice Springs police are actively looking for him and he is urged to return himself into custody as soon as possible.

Anyone with information regarding Harrison's whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.