A Springfield man who was allegedly breaking into a home in the 800 block of South Glenwood Avenue late Thursday fled after being confronted by the homeowner, who had a gun.

Christopher W. Price, 24, of Kirkley Lane was arrested about a block from the residence.

Police said the homeowner, a Marine veteran, was asleep and heard a noise coming from the back porch about 11:50 p.m. Thursday. He investigated, and reportedly saw a man on the back porch attempting to break in.

The homeowner got his gun and ordered the man, later identified as Price, to leave. Price saw the gun and fled, police said.

One of the officers responding to the incident saw Price, detained him and placed him under arrest.

Police said the homeowner, who did not fire a shot, was a legal gun owner.