A man was assaulted and had his electric scooter stolen in the Darwin CBD on Sunday, NT Police said.

Police director of communications Mark Wilton said in a statement that about 5:40am Sunday police received reports that a man was confronted by a group on Cavenagh Street, in Darwin city, with one of the offenders allegedly assaulting the man before stealing his electric scooter.

Mr Wilton said St John Ambulance were called to treat the victim.

There was no description of any of the members of the group who stole from the man.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them on 131 444, or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000, or by reporting through the Crime Stoppers website.