Guides
Tips & tricks
Built from mechanics Rockstar has shown and the press has reported. After launch, community-verified tips get added from the forum's Tips category.
No witnesses, no stars
Police only react if a witness reports you, a camera catches you, or an alarm or tracker goes off. Look for CCTV cameras and bystanders before you act.
Change your outfit, not just your hat
A new outfit or hairstyle clears your description. Accessories like hats and glasses don't. Keep a spare outfit in your trunk.
Split up to shake a manhunt
Send one character away. The duo icon disappears and the police divide their attention.
Don't go back to the scene
The area around a crime stays an active police zone for a while after you escape.
Outlined stars mean they can't see you
Use that moment to get out of sight, swap cars or change clothes before they get a description.
Found something that works?
Share it in the forum's Tips, Tricks & Guides category.