diff --git a/utilities/demo/make_demo.py b/utilities/demo/make_demo.py
index 4f30df62be..692ae31110 100644
--- a/utilities/demo/make_demo.py
+++ b/utilities/demo/make_demo.py
@@ -40,7 +40,9 @@ def make(reset=False, simulate=True):
 	if reset:
 		setup()
 	else:
-		webnotes.conn.close()
+		if webnotes.conn:
+			webnotes.conn.close()
+		
 		webnotes.connect(db_name=webnotes.conf.demo_db_name)
 	
 	if simulate: