According to Police, a man stabbed two homeowners, Saturday, when he was caught fleeing after a theft attempt. The man, who was trying to steal tomatoes from the garden of the injured homeowners, faces robbery and assault charges.

Police reports said Elmer Pace, 53, was in the garden stealing tomatoes when he was spotted by the homeowners. Pace was chased by Mark and Mick Daggy after fleeing on a bicycle. Police said Pace stabbed Mark Daggy in the left side and slashed Mick Daggy across the wrist.

When officers arrived at the scene, Pace was being held down on the ground.

Mark Daggy was treated at Mercy Medical Center.