The Identity Theft side mission in Batman: Arkham City presents one of the most chilling storylines in the game as Batman investigates a serial killer targeting victims across the prison district. Tracking down each crime scene requires keen observation, detective vision, and specific story progression triggers. Following daily gaming news and classic action-adventure walkthroughs can help players locate every victim without spending hours aimlessly gliding through Gotham.
Finding the First Victim Near the Courthouse
The investigation begins in the Park Row district, just north of Solomon Wayne Courthouse. You will find the first victim lying in an alleyway with his face completely covered in bandages.
Scanning the evidence around the body reveals key clues that initiate the side questline. Completing this initial step logs the case in Batman's Crime Computer, setting the stage for subsequent discoveries as the narrative unfolds.
Locating the Second Victim in Bowery
The second victim spawns in the Bowery region after completing key main story objectives. Search the alleyway located near the alley leading toward the Museum entrance to spot the crime scene.
Using Detective Vision allows you to trace a path of bloody footprints leading away from the body. Following this trail yields extra evidence regarding the perpetrator's methodical procedures and surgical tools.
Discovering the Third Victim Near Ace Chemicals
The third and final victim appears in the Industrial District, tucked away near the alleyways surrounding the Ace Chemicals building. Similar to previous scenes, the victim's face has been surgically removed.
Analyzing the crime scene allows Oracle and Batman to cross-reference medical records and identify the suspect. This breakthrough pinpoints the exact location of the culprit's secret hideout in Park Row.
Confronting Thomas Elliot in His Hideout
With the location revealed, head to the apartment building in Park Row to confront Dr. Thomas Elliot, also known as Hush. Entering the hideout triggers a narrative cinematic detailing his elaborate plot to steal Bruce Wayne's identity.
Though Hush manages to escape temporarily, investigating the apartment completes the Identity Theft side mission. Finishing this quest awards full XP and contributes to overall game completion.