Northern Territory Police have released CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in relation a robbery in Alice Springs earlier this week.

Around 8:30pm on Tuesday 27 April, a 50-year-old man was getting out of a taxi at a taxi rank on Gregory Terrace when he was approached by a person sitting nearby who grabbed his wallet and fled towards the Todd River.

The victim walked to a nearby licensed premises where he alerted staff and police.

Detective Acting Sergeant Sean Aila of Strike Force Viper had released a CCTV image still of a person who was in the area at the time of the incident, and who he believe has information which may assist.

“Investigations to-date have not identified the offender, so we’re hoping the release of this image may identify someone who was in the area at the time of the robbery,” said Det A/Sgt Aila.

“It’s an absolute cowardly act upon a vulnerable person, so we’re keen to arrest the perpetrator so as to prevent further incidents like this occurring.”

Police would like to speak with a young man who was seen in the area who is of Indigenous appearance, with a tall skinny build and was wearing a black hooded jumper, black shorts and black sneakers.

Police urge anyone with information which will assist with this investigation to contact them on 131 444 or report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference PROMIS number 9670104.