Grand Theft Auto III – Mike Lips Last Lunch

MISSION 7: Van Heist

Given By: Joey Leone
Location: Joey’s Garage, Trenton
Reward: $20,000
Unlocked After: Completing “Farewell ‘Chunky’ Lee Chong”

Mission Brief:

Joey wants you to steal an armored van carrying valuable cargo. Your job is to hijack it without destroying it and bring it back to the garage.

✅ Objectives:

1. Find and intercept the Securicar (armored van).

2. Force the driver to abandon the van (by damaging it).

3. Steal the van once the driver flees.

4. Take the van to a lockup in Portland Harbor.

️ Step-by-Step Walkthrough:

1. Go to the Securicar’s Location

• The van is located near Atlantic Quays, and the marker appears on your radar.

• It will begin driving around once you approach, so be ready to act fast.

2. Ram the Van to Damage It

• You can’t kill the driver directly — instead, you need to damage the van enough so the driver gets scared and bails out.

• Use a strong vehicle (like a pickup, taxi, or even another van) to ram it repeatedly.

• Don’t use a gun or explosive — you must not blow it up.

3. Wait for the Driver to Flee

• After enough damage (usually smoke appears), the driver will stop and run away.

• Quickly jump into the van before cops or enemies get in your way.

4. Drive the Van to the Lockup

• The lockup is located in Portland Harbor, near the docks.

• You may get wanted stars, so be prepared for police pursuit.

• If necessary, use a Pay ‘n’ Spray to lose the heat before entering the lockup.

5. Park the Van in the Garage

• Once you enter the marked garage and the door shuts behind you, the mission ends.

6. Mission Complete

• You earn $20,000.

⚠️ Tips:

• Use a durable car for ramming — a Blista or Stallion won’t last long.

• Avoid damaging the van too much — if it catches fire, it’ll explode and you’ll fail.

• Don’t kill the driver before he flees — it can glitch the mission.

• If you get a wanted level, stop by the Pay ‘n’ Spray in the Red Light District on your way to the lockup.