KSS Incident Report 11 - 21 November 2021

Dear KSS Clients

Copper pipes are once again a targeted item.

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 7 incidents in Howick West. There were 6 incidents in Howick. There were 5 incidents in the Merrivale area. There were 3 incidents in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Boston. There was 1 incident in Tweedie. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni. There was 1 incident in Birnamwood.

KSS Incidents 11 – 21 November 2021
11 November 2021 12:18 Howick West bridge (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised that someone was vandalising something on the bridge. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that Eskom cables had been cut. SAPS and the Umngeni Municipality were formally advised. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

11 November 2021 15:33 Divine Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised that plastic pipes (mistaken for copper pipes) had been stolen from the outside of the building. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were no signs of forced entry. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

11 November 2021 15:20 Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as there was an intruder on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they chased the suspect and apprehended him. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the suspect over to SAPS. A case was opened.

12 November 2021 06:51 Knoll Drive (Hilton) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. KSS Response Teams, SAPS and other Security Companies were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that KSS, Red Alert and Magma assisted SAPS recover the stolen items. The incident was handed over to SAPS.

12 November 2021 10:08 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised about intruders. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the fence. As per the client no need for SAPS and he would inform the Control Room if the suspects returned.

12 November 2021 11:09 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised about intruders on the property. The alarm had activated and the intruders fled. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client confirmed that nothing had been stolen.