KSS Incidents 1-16th September 2026
16th September 2026
Dear KSS Clients
The first half of September has once again highlighted the importance of remaining vigilant and maintaining good security practices. We urge the community to report crimes and open cases.
Hot Items
Air-Conditioners
Chairs
Copper Pipes
Debris Netting
Electrical Cables
Metal Piping
Tin Sheeting
Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Curry’s Post 1
Howick 12
Merrivale 3
KSS Incidents 1–15 September 2026
1 September 2026 – 06:42 D292 (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a camera activation showing two suspects on the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that on arrival the property was checked and found secure, with no suspects on site and everything locked.
1 September 2026 – 21:01 Old Main Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of approximately 5 metres of debris netting from the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the onsite KSS Security Officer had seen the netting in place during an earlier patrol but discovered it missing when he returned to the area. KSS Response Teams patrolled the surrounding area but could not locate any suspects.
3 September 2026 – 21:52 Falcon View Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting an attempted burglary. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had attempted to remove tin sheeting from the wall in an attempt to gain entry to a room at the rear of the property. Nothing was stolen and no suspects were located.
5 September 2026 – 01:04 Midway Business Park (Howick)
While conducting patrols, KSS Response Officers noticed water gushing from the front of one of the units. KSS Officers made contact with a staff member who advised that he would contact the client and attempt to close the water. The client advised that he would check the property in the morning. Copper piping had been stolen.
7 September 2026 – 00:03 Tweedie (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from an onsite KSS Security Officer advised that he had noticed a door slightly open which had previously been closed and had seen three men on the N3 side of the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched and searched the area, but the individuals were no longer present. KSS Officers found no signs of forced entry.
7 September 2026 – 13:50 Saligna Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of three air-conditioners. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the perimeter fence had been cut. One air-conditioner was fully recovered, another had been stripped on the premises and the third air-conditioner was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS to attend.
7 September 2026 – 16:04 Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation from the premises. The client advised that she could see someone climbing over the wall. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers chased and apprehended the suspect in Buchanan Street. SAPS was requested. No goods were stolen.
7 September 2026 – 23:16 Saligna Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a Silent Duress Activation from the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched immediately. KSS Officers reported that a staff member had been stabbed by another staff member following an argument. The suspect had fled the scene before KSS Response Teams arrived. The injured staff member was transported to Hospital by the client.
10 September 2026 – 23:17 Campbell Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation from the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the rear window had been broken and that the suspect had gained entry by cutting the palisade fence before breaking the window. As per the client, nothing had been stolen and there was no need for SAPS to attend. The client advised that he would report the incident in the morning.
12 September 2026 – 14:31 Woolworths Centre (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a hit-and-run accident. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the vehicle owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and that the driver had fled the scene. SAPS was contacted. KSS Senior Response Officer attended SAPS with the vehicle owner to provide the relevant information. The driver was reported to have been intoxicated at the time of the accident.
12 September 2026 – 19:29 Tweedie (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report that a tree had fallen onto the fence line. The client was advised and requested additional patrols in the area. KSS Response Teams and the KSS onsite Security Officer were advised to patrol the affected section of the fence and remain vigilant. The client advised that he would attend to the matter in the morning.
13 September 2026 – 09:08 Curry’s Post Road (Curry’s Post)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a suspect breaking into the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers apprehended the suspect as he attempted to leave the property carrying two bags. Broken copper pipes were found inside the bags and were confirmed to have been stolen from the property. Further stolen items were also found on the suspect. KSS Officers inspected the property and found evidence that it had been targeted numerous times, with multiple possible access points. SAPS attended the scene and a case was opened. The suspect was taken to the police station.
14 September 2026 – 08:14 Main Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation from the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained entry by cutting the lock hole on the pole used for the padlock and had also cut and bent the burglar guard on a window. The client advised that it appeared that nothing had been stolen but was still checking the property. SAPS was requested.
14 September 2026 – 11:33 Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting Armed Response following a commotion involving a car guard and a person in the parking area. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officer reported that a vehicle's passenger-side window had been broken and that a suspect had fled the scene after being seen by a car guard. The suspect was subsequently apprehended by a Private Security Company. The matter was handed over for further investigation. The vehicle owner requested SAPS attendance. The Private Security Company advised that they would take the suspect to the SAPS station.
14 September 2026 – 19:56 Oakleigh Drive (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a message from the client reporting that a suspect had jumped over the 2-metre wall and entered the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two chairs had been stolen and that the suspect had dropped a knife behind when fleeing towards the riverside. KSS Senior Response Officer patrolled the area while the property was checked. SAPS was contacted. A case was opened.
15 September 2026 – 01:11 Ogilvie Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a camera activation showing a suspect jumping over the wall. KSS Response Teams were dispatched immediately and searched the property and surrounding area. The suspect could not be located. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.
Stay vigilant. Report all suspicious persons or vehicles immediately, ensure your alarm system is armed whenever your property is unattended, and remember to report all crimes to SAPS.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team