Camarillo resident Gregory Allan Ruiz, 19, was allegedly stabbed by an acquaintance in a Moorpark home Sunday night.

The incident occurred in the 100 block of Moorpark Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. The victim was stabbed in the back with a steak knife after an argument, authorities said.

Ruiz suffered a punctured lung and was transported to Simi Valley Hospital. The young man was in stable condition following the attack, said authorities.

Deputies and a sheriff's K-9 unit searched the area where the stabbing occurred but hadn't located the attacker as of Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information about the crime should contact Detective Alan Devers at (805) 494-8201 or may call Crime Stoppers at (805) 494-TALK and speak anonymously.

Anyone who contact Crime Stoppers with information that leads to an arrest and criminal complaint could receive up to $1,000 in cash.

- Sylvie Belmond