Maude’s Bail Bond missions are a side activity in GTA 5 where Trevor tracks down fugitives across Blaine County.
These optional contracts offer a mix of light investigation, pursuit, and non-lethal takedowns. Capturing targets alive pays double, so it’s worth approaching each one with some care.
TL;DR
Maude’s Bail Bond missions (GTA 5) — quick guide
Trevor becomes a bounty hunter in Blaine County. Bring fugitives in alive for double cash.
- How to unlock: after the main story mission “Mr. Philips”, Trevor gets an email from Maude Eccles.
- Where to start: visit Maude’s trailer east of Sandy Shores/Alamo Sea to begin the chain.
- How it works: Maude emails a photo + clue for each fugitive (no exact map marker).
- Payout: $10,000 alive / $5,000 dead (4 targets total).
- Best tool: Stun gun = safest instant non-lethal takedown.
Alive-capture tips (fast)
- Stun gun first; otherwise use melee or a single leg shot (avoid torso/head).
- If they escape by car: shoot 2 tires to force them on foot.
- Avoid high-speed rams — they often kill the target.
- Bring a solid chase vehicle (off-road helps in Blaine County) + some armor.
Targets (where + what to do)
- Ralph Ostrowski — Davis Quartz Quarry: stun him before he reaches his SUV, or pop tires if he flees.
- Larry Tupper — abandoned farm near Redwood Lights: clear his armed crew, then stun/leg-shot Larry before he bolts.
- Glenn Scoville — Mount Chiliad peak: take the cable car; stop him before he parachutes or chase/intercept after landing.
- Curtis Weaver — Dignity Village camp (north Great Ocean Hwy): use cover, cut him off quickly, watch traffic (cars can ruin it).
Rewards
- All alive: $40,000 total + “Wanted: Alive Or Alive” achievement/trophy.
- All dead: $20,000 total.
- After all 4 bounties: Maude retires — no more contracts.
Important tips: Grab a stun gun, take it slow, and you’ll cash out the full $40K with minimal drama.
This guide covers how to start the missions, where to find each fugitive, and how to bring them in without killing them.
Mission Overview: Becoming Trevor the Bounty Hunter
After completing the main story mission “Mr. Philips”, Trevor Philips will receive an email from Maude Eccles, a veteran bail agent living in a dusty trailer just east of Sandy Shores. These Bail Bond contracts are part of the Strangers and Freaks side mission series.
They are completely optional, so you don’t need them for 100% completion, but they’re a great way to earn extra cash and experience some of GTA 5’s quirkier side content. Maude’s dry humor and Trevor’s unpredictable personality make for entertaining exchanges.
Maude has four fugitives who’ve skipped bail. Your job is to track them down and deliver them back alive, which requires careful handling of weapons, approach, and pursuit.
- Alive capture: $10,000
- Dead capture: $5,000
Bring all four in alive for $40,000 total and unlock the “Wanted: Alive Or Alive” achievement or trophy. There’s no time limit, so you can take these on between other missions or activities.
Starting the Missions
Visit Maude’s trailer east of the Alamo Sea. After your first meeting, she will email you a photo and last-known location for each fugitive. The game won’t mark the spot on your map, so you’ll need to use the clues provided. This adds a layer of investigation to the task.
- Pro Tip: Grab a stun gun from Ammu-Nation. It’s the quickest and safest way to drop targets without killing them. No stun gun? Blunt weapons or a slow tap with a car can work too, just be careful. It’s easy to go too far and fail the mission.
General Alive-Capture Tips
- Use the stun gun for instant, non-lethal takedowns
- Without a stun gun, use melee or a single leg shot to force surrender, avoid aiming for the torso or head
- Shoot two tires if they attempt a vehicle escape, forcing them onto foot
- Avoid high-speed rams, which usually result in death
- Choose a reliable chase vehicle, especially for off-road targets. Upgraded armor helps if you take fire
Target Guide
- Ralph Ostrowski
Location: Davis Quartz Quarry, southeast Blaine County.
Behavior: May run to his Landstalker.
Strategy: Get in close and stun him before he makes it to the car. If he takes off, pop the tires. Higher ground helps you keep eyes on him the whole time.
Payout: $10K alive / $5K dead - Larry Tupper
Location: Abandoned farm southwest of Sandy Shores, near Redwood Lights track.
Behavior: Has several armed thugs. Will flee when combat starts.
Strategy: Take out his crew quickly using cover. Stun or shoot his legs to stop him. Block escape routes.
Payout: $10K alive / $5K dead - Glenn Scoville
Location: Peak of Mount Chiliad.
Behavior: Jumps with a parachute if spotted.
Strategy: Take the Paleto Bay cable car up. Stun him before he jumps, or follow and intercept him after landing. Bring your own parachute for better tracking.
Payout: $10K alive / $5K dead - Curtis Weaver
Location: Dignity Village homeless camp, north end off Great Ocean Highway.
Behavior: Armed and heading uphill, often straight into traffic.
Strategy: Sidestep his first shots, cut him off, and drop him with the stun gun. Stick to cover and keep an eye on traffic, one stray car can ruin the arrest.
Payout: $10K alive / $5K dead
Rewards & Achievement
- All alive: $40,000 and the “Wanted: Alive Or Alive” achievement/trophy.
- All dead: $20,000.
Extra Tips
- Franklin’s Buffalo handles well on both streets and dirt. Off-road vehicles work too, depending on the area.
- If parachuting feels rusty, do a few practice jumps before Glenn’s mission.
- When damaging a suspect’s vehicle, don’t go overboard, it’s easy to kill them by accident.
- Keep the stun gun ready in your weapon wheel. You’ll need it fast.
- Always check your ammo and armor before heading out. Saves you trouble later.
Final Thoughts
Once all four bounties are delivered, Maude emails Trevor saying she’s retiring from bounty hunting. No more Bail Bond work will be available, but you’ll leave with extra money and another side quest completed. Bringing them all in alive is a satisfying end that rewards both skill and patience.