BZ Gas Grenades

Michael is tasked with stealing BZ Gas grenades to prepare for the upcoming jewelry store heist.

“BZ Gas Grenades” is a setup mission in Grand Theft Auto V for the “The Jewel Store Job” heist. In this mission, Michael De Santa must steal a van carrying BZ Gas grenades, a crucial part of the crew’s plan to execute the heist silently by incapacitating everyone inside the jewelry store.

The “BZ Gas Grenades” mission involves acquiring knockout gas needed for a stealthy approach to robbing the Vangelico Jewelry Store. Players must intercept a Humane Labs van, steal the gas, and deliver it to Lester’s garment factory without attracting too much attention from the authorities. This setup mission is essential for the success of the upcoming heist.

Objectives

• Receive a text or call from Lester about intercepting the Humane Labs van.
• Locate and steal the van carrying the BZ Gas grenades.
• Escape from any pursuers if necessary.
• Deliver the BZ Gas grenades to the garment factory.

Setting

This mission takes place around the streets of Los Santos, where Michael must track down and steal a Humane Labs van. The mission emphasizes stealth and speed, as players need to avoid drawing attention from the police or other threats while making their way back to Lester’s hideout.

Objective 1: Receive the Mission from Lester

• Communication from Lester: After completing the “Casing the Jewel Store” mission, Lester contacts Michael to inform him about a Humane Labs van that is transporting BZ Gas grenades, necessary for the heist. Players will see a marker appear on the map indicating the van’s location.
• Locate the Van: The van will be driving around Los Santos, marked on the radar. Players must track down and intercept the van.

Objective 2: Steal the Humane Labs Van

• Approach the Van: Once Michael finds the Humane Labs van, players have the option to stop it by blocking the road or forcing it to pull over.
• Steal the Van: Players can either shoot the driver and take control of the van, or simply hijack it when the opportunity arises. Be prepared for a potential police response after stealing the van.

Objective 3: Escape and Evade the Authorities

• Getaway: After stealing the van, players may have to evade police attention, especially if the driver or any bystanders call the authorities. Utilize alleyways and side streets to lose any police tailing the van.
• Head to the Garment Factory: Once the coast is clear, players need to deliver the van to the garment factory where Lester is waiting. The factory serves as the planning location for the jewelry store heist.

Mission Conclusion

• Deliver the Cargo: Upon arriving at the garment factory, park the van at the designated spot. A brief cutscene will play, showing Michael informing Lester of the successful acquisition of the BZ Gas grenades.
• Heist Prep Complete: With the gas grenades secured, the crew is now one step closer to pulling off the jewel store heist. Lester will thank Michael, and the mission will conclude.

• BZ Gas Grenades are used in the stealth approach to the jewelry store heist, allowing the crew to incapacitate everyone inside without alerting the police.
• Players can opt to steal the gas grenades without killing the driver, though it is more challenging to do so without raising suspicion.
• This mission emphasizes non-lethal options, showcasing how different approaches to heists in the game can alter gameplay outcomes.
• The success of this mission is crucial to the quiet approach for “The Jewel Store Job” heist.
• The mission is relatively simple but becomes more complex if the player fails to avoid a police chase.