Five men – one armed with a handgun – burst into a west Lawrence home attempting to rob two people inside.

Police were called to the 4000 block of Overland Drive about 10 p.m. Thursday.

A 21-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were inside their house when they heard a knock on the front door.

Police said the five men then forced their way into the home, demanding money.

The two victims were able to escape by running out the back of the house.

Officers were on the scene late into the night investigating the incident. Police said they didn’t believe the men got away with anything.