A neighborhood handyman is accused of breaking into a couple's home, tying the woman up, and lying in wait for the man to return.

Steven Houpt, 57, stands accused of home invasion robbery with a weapon, two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and false imprisonment, according to Pinellas County court records. The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon.

Houpt arrived at a residence in the 7900 block of 72nd Way North in Pinellas Park, Florida , where McKenzie Bray was home alone, police said, per Tampa CBS affiliate WTSP . Bray – believing he was the mailman – opened the door for him, and then the situation is said to have turned violent.

Houpt reportedly forced his way in, hit Bray in the head, and tied her up. Then, he allegedly waited for Bray's fiance, James Allen, to

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