Criminal, civilian or cop: ROB RUN roles explained

Checked Nov 9, 2026 for Early Access, against the official help center

BeginnerScreenshots © Kefir, used to illustrate this unofficial guide.

In Looty Bay you play as one of three roles. Each one comes with different options and different risks.

Criminal

  • You become a criminal by putting on a mask, which lets you commit robberies.
  • Police and other criminals can attack you.
  • If you die in the city, you lose your inventory.
  • You can only clear criminal status by leaving the city. You choose your role again the next time you enter.

Start with plan your first heist.

Civilian

  • Civilians who die in the city keep their bag contents and equipped gear.
  • You need to be a civilian to open an account at Looty Bay Bank (see bank account).

Police officer

  • Enlist at the Looty Bay Police Station if there are open slots.
  • You get standard gear and a patrol vehicle, and you’re paid for seizing contraband.
  • On death you only lose department-issued gear.

See how to become a cop.

Comparing the roles

Criminal Civilian Police
Can rob Yes No No
Open a bank account No Yes Not stated
Loses on death in the city Inventory Nothing Department gear

“Not stated” means Kefir’s help center doesn’t cover it. Full details: what you lose when you die.

Sources and verification

Checked against the following sources on Nov 9, 2026. Early Access mechanics may change.

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