PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A Pinellas Park couple and their handyman are in the hospital after a home invasion attack on Tuesday afternoon.

What we know:

According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, officers went to a home at 7902 72nd Way N. to investigate a report of a home invasion robbery underway.

When officers arrived, they said they found Steven Houpt lying on the living room floor of the home with multiple stab wounds.

The backstory:

Investigators say Houpt went to the house and tried to get inside while a woman was home alone.

They added that Houpt forced his way inside when the woman opened the door, believing it was the mailman.

Once inside the home, officers say Houpt hit the woman in the head and tied her up.

According to investigators, Houpt stayed inside the hom

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