York Region police took the unusual step of releasing photos of a 59-year-old victim in a home invasion in Vaughan, after she was viciously beaten in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

The two suspects forced their way into her home on Glenbury Drive near Centre Street and New Westminster Drive, after knocking on her door at about 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11. They began hitting her in the head and face with a handgun, police said in a news release Friday morning.

The victim, who was alone at the time, was forced into a bathroom while the suspects searched the home, police said. The suspects then fled the area and the victim called police.

The victim suffered two broken orbital bones, a broken nose, a broken jaw, a sprained thumb, a broken ankle and a concussion. Police said in they don’t know why this home or the woman was targeted and believe the suspects may have had the wrong house.

“The level of brutality displayed by these suspects is appalling,” Chief Eric Jolliffe. “The victim remained in hospital recovering from her very serious injuries for more than a week after the incident. Her family is understandably shocked and devastated, as any of us would be. We need the community’s help. We are urging anyone with information to please come forward.”

Police are appealing to any drivers who were in the area at the time to come forward with dashcam footage.

“It is very rare for York Regional Police to release any information on victims or photos of injuries like these,” police said in a news release.

“We have gone outside of our practice to enlist help from our community due to the unusual circumstances and severity of this incident.”

The first suspect is described as male, Black, between six-foot and six-foot-one with a medium build. He was wearing black clothing and carrying a black pistol.

The second suspect is described as female, Black with a light complexion. She had wavy, black hair that was pulled back. She was wearing a black coat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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