In the high-stakes world of Grand Theft Auto V, the “Stingers” mission sets the stage for the daring heist known as “The Big Score.” This crucial setup mission requires stealth and precision as you infiltrate a police station to steal a van equipped with stingers, all while avoiding the watchful eyes of the law. Dive into our comprehensive walkthrough to master the art of executing this mission flawlessly and securing that coveted Gold Medal.
Mission 75 – Stingers general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete main mission 74 (The Big Score) and select the subtle variant towards the end of that mission. After you receive a message from Lester, there will appear the Hs icon on the world map, which symbolizes the police van.
Playable characters: Michael
Additional information: The only premise of the preparatory mission is that you need to acquire the stingers which are inside the van. These are going to be during the heist to stop the armored vans.
Mission 75 – Stingers full walkthrough
The van that you are looking for is on the parking lot adjacent to the police station in the Rancho district, In the Southern part of the city. I strongly recommend that you try to sneak into the police parking lot, thanks to which you will not have to worry about the police pursuit and about whether you are going to make it with the stolen car without serious damage, or not. Try to make it to the back of the building, but do not pick the alley with the two policemen in it, and take the one neighboring it. Enter the sneak mode and, carefully, approach the fence shown in the above screenshot.
The van
Hop over the fence and go straight ahead, still while sneaking, and sneak past one of the policemen. Get into the police van (Police Transporter) and drive it out of the parking lot carefully, while trying not to get spotted. The only thing left for you to do is reach carefully the hideout and park it in the marked area.
Rewards and challenges in mission 75 – Stingers
Rewards for the completion of the mission: none
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Escapee – you need to steal the van within two minutes. If you are quick enough, even half as much will do.
- Not a Scratch – You cannot damage the police van.
What are the key strategies to complete the “Stingers” mission without getting a Wanted level
To complete the “Stingers” mission in Grand Theft Auto V without getting a Wanted level, follow these key strategies:
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Stealth Approach: Approach the police station from the back. Avoid entering the area when policemen are nearby, as this will immediately raise your Wanted level.
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Jumping the Wall Silently: When jumping over the wall to reach the van, perform a barrel roll to land silently. This prevents the guard from hearing you and avoids triggering a Wanted level.
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Sneak Past Guards: Once inside, sneak past any guards to reach the Police Transporter van. Use stealth mode to minimize detection.
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Quick Escape: Drive the van out of the parking lot carefully and head to the designated hideout. Avoid any collisions or drawing attention to yourself.
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Hide if Detected: If you do trigger a Wanted level, quickly drive into a nearby hiding spot, such as a parking garage, and wait for the police to lose interest.
What should I do if I accidentally alert the guard while jumping over the wall
If you accidentally alert the guard while jumping over the wall during the “Stingers” mission in Grand Theft Auto V, follow these steps to minimize the consequences:
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Quickly Hide: If possible, immediately find a hiding spot nearby. This could be behind a nearby object or in a shadowy area to avoid being seen further.
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Distract or Take Out the Guard: If the guard is too close, consider taking them out quietly. Use a stealth takedown if you can get close enough without being seen by other guards.
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Escape the Area: If you’ve been spotted and a Wanted level is triggered, quickly drive the van out of the area. Try to avoid any police cars and find a safe place to hide until the heat dies down.
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Restart if Necessary: If things go badly and you can’t recover without getting a Wanted level, consider restarting the mission to maintain stealth and avoid complications.
