Appears like Daniel Stern did not wish to be residence alone … as a result of cops issued him a quotation for allegedly attempting to rent an escort.

The “Dwelling Alone” star obtained busted in Camarillo, California after cops stated he was attempting to bust with the help of some employed assist.

Legislation enforcement in Ventura County tells us Daniel was cited for soliciting prostitution on Dec. 10 … which is smack in the midst of the Christmas season, when his ‘Dwelling Alone’ films usually doing large streaming numbers.

In response to police docs obtained by TMZ, it appears like Daniel was cited at a resort in Camarillo, California.

Sorry, people, no mug shot for lonely ol’ Daniel right here … police inform us he wasn’t booked and was simply given a ticket.

Daniel’s had just a few notable incidents in Ventura County — about an hour northwest of Los Angeles — in current months … as we first reported, he was rushed to the hospital again in October after the Ventura County Hearth Division responded to a residence in Somis for a medical emergency.

If the solicitation allegation is true, appears Daniel was attempting to take the Moist and Sticky Bandit factor too far.