KSS Incident Report 1 - 11 April 2021
Dear KSS Clients
KSS Armed Response and Security Guarding Officers continue to apprehend suspects and be vigilantly proactive while on duty.
Crime trends
Criminals are quickly in and out of un-alarmed and alarmed premises by breaking windows and doors. External beams can allow for early warning of criminals on your premises. Contact KSS on 033 330 5911 for advice on external beams, lighting and CCTV cameras.
Copper pipes and vehicles are also targeted items.
Please also don’t confront criminals. Activate your alarm or call the KSS Control Room on 033 330 5911 for assistance.
Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 6 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale. There were 2 incidents in Howick West.
KSS Incidents 1 – 11 April 2021
2 April 2021 07:50 Bevdon Place (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. The client coded all-in-order and that a Response Team not needed. The client then called in later to advise that the gate had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised about the incident.
3 April 2021 14:00 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that he had noticed suspects stealing lights from the neighbouring outside wall. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the lights had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
4 April 2021 09:49 Curries Post Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from an on-site KSS Security Guard to advise about a fence that had been cut. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers confirmed that the fence had been cut. KSS placed an additional Security Guard on site.
4 April 2021 18:29 Protea Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported a positive break-in. The main bedroom window had been broken and the burglar bars bent. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.