The Jewel Store Job (Smart) is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Darnell Bros., La Mesa, Vangelico, Rockford Hills and Los Santos River, La Mesa for Lester Crest. The objective: vangelico. This GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart) walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Darnell Bros., La Mesa, Vangelico, Rockford Hills and Los Santos River, La Mesa.
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Objective: Vangelico.
- Reward: Carbine Rifle and Tear Gas available at Ammu-Nation, Special Carbine available at Ammu-Nation, Lester as a contact for Franklin and Diamond Hard.
- Unlocks: Mr. Philips and Crash Rescue.
- Unlocked by: BZ Gas Grenades and Bugstars Equipment.
GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart) walkthrough
- Get in the car. (Michael).
- Go to the jewelry store. (Michael).
- Go to the roof. (Franklin).
- Throw the BZ gas into the air vent. (Franklin).
- Steal the jewelry. (Michael).
- Follow the crew. (Franklin).
- Take out the Cops before getting to the rendezvous point. (Michael).
- Go to the lockup. (Michael).
How GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart) fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- The jewelry store has closed.
- A crew member died/was abandoned.
- The truck was destroyed.
- The bike was destroyed.
- Franklin’s bike was abandoned.
- The heist was abandoned.
- The Cops were alerted.
- Michael didn’t escape before the Cops responded.
- Not enough goods were stolen to cover your debt.
- Franklin lost the crew. (during escape).
- The hacker/driver/gunman died.
- The van was destroyed.
- The car was destroyed.
- The car was abandoned.
- Franklin was abandoned.
- Your cover was blown. (entering the store before throwing gas).
- Franklin ran out of BZ gas.
- The BZ gas got onto the street and alerted the cops.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart)?
Pick it up in Darnell Bros., La Mesa, Vangelico, Rockford Hills and Los Santos River, La Mesa for Lester Crest.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart)?
Carbine Rifle and Tear Gas available at Ammu-Nation, Special Carbine available at Ammu-Nation, Lester as a contact for Franklin and Diamond Hard.
What fails GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart)?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: the jewelry store has closed; a crew member died/was abandoned; the truck was destroyed; the bike was destroyed; Franklin’s bike was abandoned; the heist was abandoned; the Cops were alerted; Michael didn’t escape before the Cops responded; Not enough goods were stolen to cover your debt; Franklin lost the crew. (during escape); the hacker/driver/gunman died; the van was destroyed; the car was destroyed; the car was abandoned; Franklin was abandoned; your cover was blown. (entering the store before throwing gas); Franklin ran out of BZ gas; the BZ gas got onto the street and alerted the cops.
What does GTA 5 The Jewel Store Job (Smart) unlock?
Mr. Philips and Crash Rescue.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
