In ROB RUN, success hinges on a single moment: crossing the city boundaries of Looty Bay with your bag on your back. Everything before that - reconnaissance, breaking down doors, looting - is preparation.
Even a stealthy burglary requires a carefully planned escape route. Prolonged searching may allow witnesses to regain consciousness, while reckless driving may attract attention after you leave the house.
This article explains how to evade the police and escape with stolen goods in ROB RUN.
Prepare Escape in Advance
Bring Useful Equipment and Clear Bag Space
Prepare before heading to your target location, acquiring basic supplies through the black market. Sufficient funds are crucial for a heist. If your current balance is insufficient to get necessary supplies, you can buy ROB RUN cash to make trades to avoid running out of supplies at the start of the heist.
However, be careful not to carry too much; leave some space in your backpack for stolen valuables.
The moment you put on your mask, the crime mode is activated. Police and hostile players will target you, so avoid unnecessary confrontations on your way to the target house.
Choose Your Route and Position A Vehicle
Scout your target and route before putting on your mask. Park your escape vehicle facing the exit, not the entrance. This way, you won't have to search for a car on the streets after collecting loot. Then, pay attention to the side streets, bridges, and trading posts you plan to reach along your ROB RUN route.
In addition, knowing multiple exits is key to a successful escape. If you don't have a plan for how to move your valuables, choosing a house full of valuables is unwise. For first-time players, it's recommended to prioritize easily controllable heist targets and ensure your exit route is simple and direct.
Stop House from Alerting Police
Disable Security Before Entering
Inspect the exterior walls of the house, especially the sides, for alarm control panels. Approach the control panel and use the interactive prompts to disable the alarm before attempting to steal.
Security measures may vary depending on the house. Some buildings are equipped with cameras or electronic control panels that control multiple devices, so carefully inspect the exterior of buildings and don't assume all buildings use the same security system.
Lock-picking tools can be used to force an entry into doors and containers without triggering alarms. Smashing glass doors is another way to enter, but broken glass will attract attention. Therefore, check security systems before considering forced entry.
Control Witnesses
In ROB RUN, workers and residents will try to call the police as soon as they see a masked criminal. Aiming your weapon at them is usually enough to intimidate them and prevent them from calling the police. Don't shoot unless absolutely necessary.
Killing civilians will increase your wanted level. At level three, you will become the most wanted criminal, and your location will be revealed to all players and officers on the map.
Note that intimidation needs to be sustained. Search short distances, then aim at residents again while moving between rooms. Leaving containers open for extended periods without observation will give them a chance to recover and call the police.
Take Valuable Loot Without Overstaying
Search exposed surfaces and enclosed storage spaces. Valuables may be on tables, beds, and other furniture, while drawers, cabinets, and compartments may contain other items. However, the longer the search, the greater the chance of witnesses alerting the police or other players approaching the target.
When teaming up with friends, assign roles before selecting gear configurations for co-op mode: one player should monitor residents and nearby entrances, another should search, and a third should provide cover or assist in moving valuables. Avoid everyone searching containers while no one monitors the residents inside.
Chase Escalates
Sometimes, alarms will still sound. A missed camera, a resurrected citizen, or a city-wide robbery will attract police attention. At this point, your objective shifts from stealth to escape.
Use Smoke and Corners
Smoke grenades are especially useful for disrupting police visibility during an escape. Once they can't see you, their tracking accuracy drops significantly. However, don't try to shake off the police on a straight road using a regular vehicle.
You need to use cornering to force them to brake and turn sharply, then accelerate before they can react.
Know When to Abandon Car
Vehicles are essential for transporting goods and moving quickly, but they can also become a hindrance if the police ram you or block a bridge. If your car breaks down or you're cornered, get out and walk through alleys or buildings to avoid the enemy's line of sight; this can sometimes reset the chase.
However, remember that if you switch cars, everything in the trunk will fall to the ground, so only abandon your car if you're truly at risk of arrest.
Crossing Line Or Failed Escape
The city boundary of Looty Bay is the finish line. Once you enter the world map, your criminal status ends, and your loot is yours. If your escape fails, you can choose to surrender or bribe, as follows:
- Normal city-cop arrest: Items in your backpack will be confiscated, but equipment will be retained.
- Death while a Criminal: Items in your backpack and equipment will be lost.
- City-cop bribe, when offered: Your loot will be retained, and the compensation will be deducted from your bank account.
Surrender is especially worth considering when your gear is harder to recover than the items in your backpack. Bribing can preserve your loot, but its value depends on the ratio of the items you're carrying to the bribe amount.
Sell Loot and Collect Payment
Find a fence to exchange your stolen valuables for cash. Trucks and sales centers marked with US dollars can be your selling points.
Collect payment before leaving the trading counter. Unattended cash may be stolen or confiscated. If you want to save the valuables for later use, you can take them to your base after gaining access to player property.
ROB RUN emphasizes patience and preparation. Players who consistently loot valuables are often not the best shooters, but rather those more familiar with routes and methods of evading the police. Finally, wish you a bountiful loot and a clean record.
