OAKLAND — A  65-year-old man was in critical condition after he was stabbed Thursday night, authorities said.

The stabbing was reported about 11:09 p.m. Thursday in the 50 block of Croxton Avenue near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and south of Interstate 580.

According to initial police reports a resident in the area heard some kind of argument happening outside their home and when they went to look, they found the injured man.

The man, who authorities said was a transient, had been stabbed in the upper body area and was taken to a hospital.

A motive for the stabbing is under investigation.  No arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released.

Anyone with information about the stabbing may call investigators at 510-238-3326. Anyone with video or other images may e-mail them to  cidvideo@oaklandca.gov.