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Prologue

Michael, Trevor, and Brad rob a cash depot in North Yankton before their escape collapses into an ambush.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultymoderate
  • Walkthrough steps6

Time and medal conditions vary by route, approach, player count, replay state, and game version.

Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

  • Primary goal Michael, Trevor, and Brad rob a cash depot in North Yankton before their escape collapses into an ambush.
  • Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
  • Use protagonist abilities Use Franklin for precision driving, Michael for controlled gunfights, and Trevor for high-damage combat whenever the mission makes them available.
  • Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

Michael, Trevor, and Brad rob a cash depot in North Yankton before their escape collapses into an ambush.

Michael, Trevor, and Brad rob a cash depot in North Yankton before their escape collapses into an ambush.

This Story Mode mission advances the protagonists’ connected storyline. Some neighboring missions can become available simultaneously, so the exact play order may vary.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

Where this sits

PreparationEnter the cash depot and control the hostages
Core objectiveFight through the police cordon outside
CompletionSurvive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusion
  1. ●ProloguecurrentCurrent guide
  2. 2Franklin and LamarnextNext

Branching heist preparations and simultaneous character missions can alter the playable order.

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

  • RequiredComplete the preceding story unlocks
  • RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
  • RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
  • OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
  • RecommendedSave the relevant protagonist abilityUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

  1. Enter the cash depot and control the hostages
  2. Plant the explosive charge on the vault gate
  3. Collect the cash and move through the security response
  4. Fight through the police cordon outside
  5. Drive the getaway vehicle toward the extraction point
  6. Survive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusion

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Enter the cash depot and control the hostages

    Enter the cash depot and control the hostages

    Enter the cash depot and control the hostages. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Plant the explosive charge on the vault gate

    Plant the explosive charge on the vault gate

    Plant the explosive charge on the vault gate. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Collect the cash and move through the security response

    Collect the cash and move through the security response

    Collect the cash and move through the security response. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  4. 04

    Fight through the police cordon outside

    Fight through the police cordon outside

    Fight through the police cordon outside. Move from cover to cover, remove exposed or elevated shooters first, and do not advance until the current flank is secure. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Watch outA failed push can expose the mission vehicle or protagonist to concentrated damage; reset behind cover instead of forcing progress.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Drive the getaway vehicle toward the extraction point

    Drive the getaway vehicle toward the extraction point

    Drive the getaway vehicle toward the extraction point. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Survive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusion

    Survive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusion

    Survive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusion. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

    Watch outA failed push can expose the mission vehicle or protagonist to concentrated damage; reset behind cover instead of forcing progress.

    Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Strengths

  • Frequent objective markers make the intended route readable
  • Character switching or team roles can divide pressure
  • Most combat checkpoints provide cover or a defensible angle

Weaknesses

  • Mission-critical vehicles and allies can fail the attempt
  • Police or enemy reinforcements punish slow extraction
  • Long pursuits can be lost by overcommitting to shortcuts

Best uses

  • Clear enemies from range before moving a required vehicle
  • Use special abilities during the hardest driving or combat segment
  • Restart from the latest checkpoint after a failed gold-medal attempt rather than improvising a damaged route

Completion checklist

  • Enter the cash depot and control the hostagesCheckpoint 1
  • Plant the explosive charge on the vault gateCheckpoint 2
  • Collect the cash and move through the security responseCheckpoint 3
  • Fight through the police cordon outsideCheckpoint 4
  • Drive the getaway vehicle toward the extraction pointCheckpoint 5
  • Survive the scripted ambush and reach the mission conclusionFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

  • A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
  • A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
  • The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
  • The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.Story Mode reloads the latest checkpoint.

On failure

Major travel, combat, and transition phases generally create checkpoints, but exact restart placement can vary by approach and replay mode.

Rewards and aftermath

  • Mission completion and progression
    Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

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