Crime & police
Witnesses & Police Descriptions
Crimes need a witness or an alarm. Icons under the stars show what police know about your face, outfit and car, and changing them is how you shake the heat.
What we know
A crime only counts if there's a witness or an alarm.1
ReportedIcons under the stars show whether police know your face, outfit and vehicle, and whether they're looking for a couple.1
ReportedHollow stars mean the police have no description of you.1
ReportedA haircut clears your face description; a hat or glasses isn't enough, so you need a full outfit change.12
ReportedWearing a mask during a crime and removing it after keeps your face off CCTV. Swapping cars also helps.1
ReportedJason and Lucia can split up to divide police attention. You can still be Busted, and one partner can be arrested while the other escapes.13
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Where to find
Exact in-game locations will be mapped at launch, from November 19, 2026.
Sources
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Two Protagonists & Switching
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Partner System
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Optional Romance
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