Wanted levels: how to lose the police
Quick answerRead the stars, break line of sight, and change what the police know about you.
Losing the police takes three steps: break line of sight, change the clues they have on you, and leave the search area. Police chase a description, not just your last position.
What starts a chase
A crime has to be seen or reported. Witnesses, alarms and security cameras can all do that. Even pointing a gun at someone without firing can get you reported. If you have not been identified yet, leave before officers arrive.
Some stolen vehicles carry trackers. The car itself can give away your position.
Reading the stars
There are six wanted stars. How the stars look tells you more than how many there are.
| Star display | What police are doing | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Empty outline | Responding to a report, no suspect yet | You can still slip away unnoticed. |
| Solid white | Suspect identified and in sight | They are actively chasing you. |
| Flashing white | Lost sight of you | They are searching around your last known position. |
| Red | Chase is over, area still on alert | They have your description. Coming back can get you spotted. |
Clue icons under the stars
| Icon | What police know |
|---|---|
| Weapon | The weapon you used was seen |
| Person | Your physical description |
| Hanger | Your clothes |
| Two people | Jason and Lucia were identified as a pair |
| Camera | They have security footage of you |
| Car | The vehicle you used |
Each fix removes only one clue. Changing clothes does not clear a wanted car, and it does not hide that you are a pair.
How to escape
- Break line of sight with buildings, corners and solid cover. Speed alone on an open road keeps you visible.
- Use Focus to see where officers are before you move. The minimap does not always show their vision.
- While hidden, fix the clues: change clothes (keep a spare outfit in your trunk), switch or abandon the car, and split Jason and Lucia up if the pair icon is showing.
- Leave the search area and stay away from red alert zones.
Changing clothes while an officer is watching does nothing. Hide first.
Choosing an escape method
| Method | Best for | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary car | Getting away early, before the chase builds | Cannot outlast a city chase at three stars or more |
| Hypercar or fast bike | Opening distance on roads | Speed does not erase clues |
| On foot | Alleys, fences and cover that cars cannot follow | Very exposed in open ground |
At high wanted levels K9 units close distance fast. Running across open ground is not a safe escape.
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