Steal the mask | Chapter 1: Lockdown Thief Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Note - Inside the jeweler's there are two masks and stealing either of them will complete the objective of this mission. From this walkthrough, you will of course learn how to steal both of the masks and, at the same time, make as much money as possible.
Let's start the description of the shop with the cellar [Serendi Jewellers - Cellar]. The easiest way to get here is by choosing variant B, although if you have gained access to the building in any other way, you simply need to take the stairs. In the cellar, there is the jeweler s, make sure that you remain in hiding. Also, do not attempt to put out the candle at the tables, where the jeweler, stops, because this would alarm him and he would light the candle again. The best thing to do is to wait, each time, before he approaches one of the tables and collect the items from the one that the jeweler is not standing at. Do not spend too much time at either of the tables, because you may blow your cover. When it comes to this, you can throw a bottle, to distract the jeweler, e.g. towards the stairs, but this should not be necessary.
You can find several valuable items here. Start by collecting two Coin Purses - 15+12G attached to the jeweler's belt, and steal the Pile of Coins - 5G, the Bracelet - 8G, the Cup - 2G, the Letter Opener - 3G, the Ink Bottle - 3G, Fire Arrow and the Lyegrove's Letter.
The contents of the letter is a hint, of some sort. Remain in the cellar and find the painting, on a wall, which was shown in the above screenshot. Put out the nearby candle (do not alarm the jeweler), and examine the painting to find the hidden switch. Remove the painting to reveal the safe. The combination is 739. Enter the digits and open the safe to collect the Unique Loot - Lyegrove's Jewelled Mask. Note - I recommend against taking to the mission's second objective. Explore the rest of the shop beforehand, because there is LOTS of other loot hidden here.
The most important area at the shop's main floor [Serendi Jewellers - Shop] is the big area with cabinets, which is being patrolled by a single security officer. You will reach this area immediately, if you have chosen variants A or C, although you can easily locate it on your own. I recommend that you, first of all, use the claw to climb to the beams above, which will allow you to plan further steps to take, I safety. If you still do not want to stun the opponent here, try to turn the lights off (the switch is at the main door) or, if you prefer that, remember his route and start following him, while looting the cabinets that you pass by.
The most important thing to find has been hidden in the place shown in the above screenshot. You need to use lockpicks to break into one of the exhibits, thanks to which you will obtain an unique Client Loot - Jewelled Mask - 125G. Next, examine all of the cabinets and open all of the drawers, thanks to which, you will loot two Rings - 14+6G, four Bracelets - 4x8G, three Brooches - 3x7G, four Necklaces - 15+15+15+50G, three pairs of Earrings - 12+12+25G and Gold Coins - 5+1G. Finally, rob the security officer of his Coin Purse - 7G and use the picklocks to break into the safe to collect a Pile of Coins - 20G.