(Exira, Iowa) – The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports a man who was allegedly breaking into a home in Exira, Friday night, was stabbed by the home’s owner. The incident occurred a little after 10-p.m., in the 100 block of E. Depot Street, in Exira.

Deputies were on scene within minutes and both parties were identified.  The alleged intruder was transported by private vehicle to the hospital, for medical attention. No names were released.

The case is still under investigation.