To complete the “investigate the shelter” objective in Mouse: P.I. for Hire, you must destroy three power boxes hidden around the arena to unlock the large door. If you can't find those objects, this guide explains exactly where to look. If you need help with other mission objectives, make sure to check our 100% walkthrough hub.
To investigate the shelter, shoot the three power boxes around the arena to open the large door, then enter the building to the right and collect the clue in the basement. If the door isn’t opening, it means at least one power box hasn’t been triggered yet.
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How to Investigate the Shelter
You'll receive the "investigate the shelter" objective after talking to Cameron Bozo during the Saltwater Cambozo main mission. Enter the arena with the water tower and defeat all enemies.
Now you need to shoot three power boxes situated around the arena. These boxes are connected to a panel above the large door on the west side of the arena, and this is where players are likely to get confused, as there is no other sequence in the game exactly like this.
You can follow the white wires connected to the door panel to locate the power boxes, but here are their exact locations. A few shots from a weapon or kicks are enough to trigger them.
Power Box #1 Location
Look to the left of the large door. There is a power box attached to the wall, next to a birdhouse.
Power Box #2 Location
Look to the right of the large door. There is a "totally normal wall" up high that is blocking a power box. Use dynamite or your Loose Cannon to destroy it. If you're out of explosives, check behind the truck to the east to find some Loose Cannon ammo on a pallet.
Power Box #3 Location
Turn your back to the large door and head to the southeast corner of the arena to find a stack of crates on top of a fish stand. Double Jump onto the stand, break the crates, and kick through the window to reveal a power box.
The large door will open when you trigger the final power box. Make sure to collect any nearby items before going through the door, as it will close behind you and temporarily prevent you from returning. This includes Stilton's Merchandise in the building in the southeast corner, which is connected to the Imported Goods side mission.
Now head through the opening and enter the building on your right. Then collect the clue in the basement to complete the "investigate the shelter" objective.
Why It's Hard to Investigate the Shelter
This objective is confusing because it breaks the game’s usual interaction rules. Most puzzles require pressing switches or buttons, but here you must destroy environmental objects instead. The game does not clearly signal that, making it hard to know how to investigate the shelter.
FAQ
How do you open the large door during Saltwater Cambozo?
Destroy the three power boxes connected to the panel above the door. You can shoot them with your weapons or kick them.
Is the "investigate the shelter" objective bugged?
No. The way to complete it is just confusing.
- Released
- April 16, 2026
- Developer(s)
- Fumi Games
- Publisher(s)
- PlaySide
- Engine
- Unity
- Number of Players
- Single-player
