The Chase is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay. The objective: streetwannabe’s Leader. This GTA Vice City The Chase walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay.
- Objective: Streetwannabe’s Leader.
- Reward: $1,000, Stubby Shotgun available in Ammu-Nation and Katana available in Tooled Up.
- Unlocks: Phnom Penh ’86.
- Unlocked by: Guardian Angels.
GTA Vice City The Chase walkthrough
- Visit the thief’s house to find where he’s hiding the stolen money.
- Peek through his window to spot him.
- Chase him onto the roof and across town without killing him.
- Grab a vehicle and keep on his tail.
How GTA Vice City The Chase fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Streetwannabes’ Leader escapes.
- Streetwannabes’ Leader dies.
- BF Injection destroyed before reaching Prawn Island.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City 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 Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City The Chase?
Pick it up in Diaz’s Mansion, Starfish Island, Ocean Bay.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City The Chase?
$1,000, Stubby Shotgun available in Ammu-Nation and Katana available in Tooled Up.
What fails GTA Vice City The Chase?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Streetwannabes’ Leader escapes; Streetwannabes’ Leader dies; BF Injection destroyed before reaching Prawn Island.
What does GTA Vice City The Chase unlock?
Phnom Penh ’86.
Which version of GTA Vice City 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 Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
