Casing the Jewel Store is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Darnell Bros., La Mesa, East Los Santos, Los Santos for Lester Crest. The objective: survey the Vangelico Jewelry Store and begin the setup for The Jewel Store Job. This GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Darnell Bros., La Mesa, East Los Santos, Los Santos.
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Objective: Survey the Vangelico Jewelry Store and begin the setup for The Jewel Store Job.
- Reward: Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters..
- Unlocks: Carbine Rifles (Loud) or and Bugstars Equipment and BZ Gas Grenades (Smart) (if Daddy’s Little Girl is completed first).
- Unlocked by: Friend Request.
GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store walkthrough
- Go to Rockford Hills.
- Go to the jewelers.
- Speak to the shop assistant.
- Get back in your car.
- Find an access point to the roof top.
- Go to the roof top.
- Get to high ground and take some shots.
- Go to the vantage point.
- Get back in your car.
- Go to the garment factory.
How GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Lester died.
- Lester was abandoned.
- The car was destroyed.
- The car is stuck.
- Michael entered the store with a Wanted Level.
- Michael was spotted driving in a pedestrian zone by shop staff.
- Michael was spotted carrying a weapon.
- Michael was spotted going behind the pay desk.
- Michael was spotted entering the manager’s office.
- Michael failed to check out the roof.
- Michael blew his cover.
- The shop assistant died.
- The shop guard died.
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.
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- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store?
Pick it up in Darnell Bros., La Mesa, East Los Santos, Los Santos for Lester Crest.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store?
Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters..
What fails GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Lester died; Lester was abandoned; the car was destroyed; the car is stuck; Michael entered the store with a Wanted Level; Michael was spotted driving in a pedestrian zone by shop staff; Michael was spotted carrying a weapon; Michael was spotted going behind the pay desk; Michael was spotted entering the manager’s office; Michael failed to check out the roof; Michael blew his cover; the shop assistant died; the shop guard died.
What does GTA 5 Casing the Jewel Store unlock?
Carbine Rifles (Loud) or and Bugstars Equipment and BZ Gas Grenades (Smart) (if Daddy’s Little Girl is completed first).
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.
