Caught Napping

Giver
Lamar Davis
Location
Lamar's phone call or the Pause Menu job list; you spawn on a street in Los Santos on foot

Lamar’s friend Leroy has been grabbed by the Ballas and is being driven north in a van. You catch the van, free Leroy and take him home to his shop in Strawberry.

Before you start

Bring a fast car or bike so you can catch a moving van, and body armor for the shootout on the road.

A submachine gun or carbine helps against the Ballas chasing you afterwards.

With a partner, one of you can drive while the other shoots.

Objectives

  1. Rescue Leroy.
  2. Take Leroy to his store.

Caught Napping walkthrough

Find a ride

You start on foot in the city with a long way to go, so grab the nearest fast car at once and set off for the marker. The van is already moving north, and the radar shows its position, so keep that blip in view. Do not stop for traffic fights, because every second you lose lets the van put more distance between you.

Standing on a city street holding a weapon at the start
Running toward parked cars beside the road
Reaching a dark muscle car at the curb

Chase the van up the coast

Follow the roads out of the city toward the Great Ocean Highway and keep heading north. The road bends along the coast and light fades as you go, so slow down for the corners instead of sliding off into the rocks. Stay on the main road and watch the radar, which will tell you how close the van is before you see it.

Driving down a wide city road at sunset
Passing turn arrows on a multi-lane road
Climbing the coast highway beside the hillside
Heading north on the coast road at dusk

Stop the van and free Leroy

When the van appears ahead, pull alongside and put the driver out of action. Ram the van from behind if you must, but do not crush it with Leroy inside. Park close, take out the Ballas who jump out, and watch for the enemies who arrive by car. Once the road is clear, walk up to the van and get Leroy out. He climbs into your car, which sets the next objective.

Closing in on a dark SUV on the highway
Stopping on the road facing headlights from oncoming cars
Pulled up beside the stopped van with its doors open
Leroy running to the car on the road

Take Leroy home

Drive Leroy back to his shop, Leroy’s Electricals, in Strawberry. The Ballas follow you in cars, so keep moving and use the mirror to spot them. Do not stop to fight unless one gets too close. Stay on the main roads, which are quicker, and take the turns smoothly so Leroy stays safe. When you park in the marker at his store the job ends.

Driving south along the coast road in the dark
Passing houses on a quiet road with another car behind
Entering the city lights on the way back
Driving through town streets toward Strawberry
Approaching the store in Strawberry at night

What fails this mission

Besides dying or being arrested, the mission ends if any of these happen:

  • Leroy is killed
  • the team runs out of lives

After the mission

The Mission Passed screen shows your cash and RP, which rise with a faster time. You can go back to the Pause Menu for the next job from Lamar.

The Mission Passed card after dropping Leroy off