Robbing Uncle Sam is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos for Ryder. The objective: national Guard Depot. This GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos.
- Given by: Ryder.
- Objective: National Guard Depot.
- Reward: Respect and SMG available in Ammu-Nation (if Doberman is completed first).
- Unlocks: Reuniting the Families (if Just Business, High Stakes, Low-Rider, House Party, Gray Imports and Los Sepulcros are completed first).
- Unlocked by: Catalyst.
GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam walkthrough
- Get in the van with Ryder.
- Drive down to the compound at Ocean Docks.
- Open the front gate by shooting the switch on the other side of the wall.
- Shoot the switch to open the front gate.
- Get in the forklift truck.
- Get in the van.
- Head to the lockup in Willowfield.
How GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Ryder dies.
- Mule destroyed.
- Forklift destroyed before collecting crates.
- Too many crates destroyed before collecting six of them.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam?
Pick it up in Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos for Ryder.
What do you get for completing GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam?
Respect and SMG available in Ammu-Nation (if Doberman is completed first).
What fails GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Ryder dies; Mule destroyed; Forklift destroyed before collecting crates; Too many crates destroyed before collecting six of them.
What does GTA San Andreas Robbing Uncle Sam unlock?
Reuniting the Families (if Just Business, High Stakes, Low-Rider, House Party, Gray Imports and Los Sepulcros are completed first).
Which version of GTA San Andreas is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.
