The briefing
Michael and Lester inspect Vangelico and choose a plan for their first Los Santos heist.
Playable character: Michael De Santa. The mission is classified as mandatory mission.
Objective route — story spoilers
1. Destination: the jewelers.
2. Take a picture of the alarm system.
3. Take a picture of the ventilation outlet and the security camera.
4. Speak with the assistant.
5. Get back in your car.
6. Locate an access point to the roof top.
7. Destination: the roof top.
8. Get to high ground and take some shots.
9. Destination: the vantage point.
10. Get back in your car.
11. Destination: the garment factory.
Gold medal targets
Time: Time limit: 08:00.
Picture Perfect: Capture all 3 security features in one picture.
Gold targets can be accumulated across mission replays. A medal run is separate from the mission’s ordinary completion requirement.
Rewards and unlocks
Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters
Sources & further reading
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