Wily teens who targeted an Ormskirk market trader escaped with two boxes of E Cigs on Saturday.
The Bolton trader saw a group of six or so lads approach his stall before one of them swiped two boxes, running off towards the bus station.
He gave chase but admitted "I'm not in the best of condition and couldn't keep up."
The theft's been reported to the police and he's hoping it was captured by CCTV on Moor St.
He's since made his stall more secure and has vowed: "I'll be on the lookout for them this Saturday!"