This article refers to the mission strand overview. For the finale, see The Podium Robbery/Finale.
The Podium Robbery is a Salvage Yard Robbery mission strand featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the continuation of The Chop Shop update, first made available on December 21, 2023, during the Festive Surprise 2023 event.
Description
The robbery can be selected if it is one of the three available contracts on the GTA Online Protagonist's Facade Planner app on their Salvage Yard computer.
Jamal Amir will tell the player that Yusuf Amir is interested in one of the vehicles from The Diamond Casino & Resort podium. The vehicle in question is said to be the very first prototype version of its model. The player must plan their infiltration at the casino before the robbery.
After completing The Podium Robbery, it can be replayed whenever it is available on the Planning Computer. Subsequent robbery replays will change the previous _target vehicle with a different one, with a completely different background story. The scoping mission is no longer required when replaying the robbery.
The Podium Robbery, like other Salvage Yard Robberies, consists of seven Free Mode preparation missions and one finale.
Preparations
Scope Out
Main article: Scope Out: Diamond Casino
Identify and photograph points of interest that will help plan how to steal the _target vehicle in The Podium Robbery.
Requirement:
MandatoryPlanning Screen Info
Planning Work
LSDS Disguises
Main article: Planning Work: LSDS Disguises
Steal an LSDS van and outfit that can be used to gain access to the Waste Disposal area of the Casino.
Requirement:
MandatoryPlanning Screen Info
Storage Key Card
Main article: Planning Work: Storage Key Card
Steal a key card from a Casino valet that'll provide access to the storage facility where podium vehicles are stored.
Requirement:
MandatoryPlanning Screen Info
Disrupt Personnel (Optional)
Main article: Planning Work: Disrupt Personnel
Eliminate members of the Duggan security team to reduce their reinforcements inside the Casino.
Requirement:
OptionalPlanning Screen Info
Robbery Tasks
Gas Masks
Main article: Task: Gas Masks
Steal gas masks so you're not incapacitated by the Casino security systems.
Requirement:
Mandatory
This task is launched from a location around the map.Planning Screen Info
Rappel Equipment
Main article: Task: Rappel Equipment
Steal equipment that can be used to rappel down an elevator shaft into the Casino basement.
Requirement:
Mandatory
This task is launched from a location around the map.Planning Screen Info
Sabotage Casino
Main article: Task: Sabotage Casino
Plant a small explosive inside the Casino restroom so you can gain access to Waste Disposal while dressed as LSDS employees.
Requirement:
Mandatory
This task is launched from a location around the map.Planning Screen Info
Masks (Optional)
Main article: Task: Masks
Collect a set of masks that can reduce the police response during the escape.
Requirement:
OptionalPlanning Screen Info
Finale
Main article: The Podium Robbery/Finale
Gallery
Video Walkthrough
