The Bureau Raid (Roof) is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Darnell Bros. (start), NOOSE Headquarters, FIB Headquarters and 3671 Whispymound Drive (end) for Steve Haines. The objective: fIB Headquarters. This GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof) walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Darnell Bros. (start), NOOSE Headquarters, FIB Headquarters and 3671 Whispymound Drive (end).
- Given by: Steve Haines.
- Objective: FIB Headquarters.
- Reward: $149,392 – $242,346 (Franklin only) and The Government Gimps.
- Unlocks: The Wrap Up and Abandonment Issues.
- Unlocked by: Architect’s Plans.
GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof) walkthrough
- Go to the government facility.
- Get in the helicopter. (Michael).
- Fly to the jump zone. (Michael).
- Land on the FIB building rooftop. (Michael).
- Go to the server room. (Michael).
- Hack the server terminal. (Michael).
- Hold off the FIB while the data is downloaded.
- Take out the remaining FIB. (if the download finished first).
- Escape the FIB building.
- Destroy the helicopter gunship.
- Get to the pickup location.
- Get in the ambulance. (If a good driver is chosen).
- Get in the van. (If a bad driver is chosen).
- Lose the cops. (If a bad driver is chosen or cover is blown with a good driver).
How GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof) fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Out of explosives.
- The server terminal was destroyed.
- The hack device was destroyed.
- Michael failed to land on the FIB building rooftop.
- Michael failed to deploy the chute in time.
- The FIB was alerted.
- The helicopter is undrivable.
- The helicopter was destroyed.
- The helicopter is unable to take off.
- The getaway vehicle was destroyed.
- The getaway vehicle got stuck.
- The cops discovered the crew at the NOOSE facility.
- [A crew member] was left behind.
- The crew were left behind.
- The crew does not take out the Buzzard and they get spotted by NOOSE.
- Lester died.
- [A crew member] died.
- [A crew member] failed to land on the FIB building rooftop.
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 Bureau Raid (Roof)?
Pick it up in Darnell Bros. (start), NOOSE Headquarters, FIB Headquarters and 3671 Whispymound Drive (end) for Steve Haines.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof)?
$149,392 – $242,346 (Franklin only) and The Government Gimps.
What fails GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof)?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Out of explosives; the server terminal was destroyed; the hack device was destroyed; Michael failed to land on the FIB building rooftop; Michael failed to deploy the chute in time; the FIB was alerted; the helicopter is undrivable; the helicopter was destroyed; the helicopter is unable to take off; the getaway vehicle was destroyed; the getaway vehicle got stuck; the cops discovered the crew at the NOOSE facility; [A crew member] was left behind; the crew were left behind; the crew does not take out the Buzzard and they get spotted by NOOSE; Lester died; [A crew member] died; [A crew member] failed to land on the FIB building rooftop.
What does GTA 5 The Bureau Raid (Roof) unlock?
The Wrap Up and Abandonment Issues.
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.
