The owner of the home, a 62-year-old man, was then terrorised by the intruders who violently assaulted him before fleeing the scene.
The 62-year-old was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition but with serious head injuries.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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