A crew of teens tried to rob a 38-year-old at the corner of Washington Park and DeKalb Avenue on May 31 — but their prey was too fast for them.

The crooks approached their victim at 12:05 am and demanded his property, but when the 38-year-old pretended to reach into his pocket for his wallet, he turned and sprinted off.

The thieves chased, but gave up after two blocks.