KSS Incidents 10 - 20 May 2020

Dear KSS Clients

Alarm notifications through the Telegram App
KSS has migrated all communications from SMS to the Telegrams App. Please download the Telegram App as all alarm signals are now going through this platform.

Since March 2020 KSS has advised ALL clients about this migration from SMS to the Telegram App. Check out our website at www.knightsecurity.co.za under “Press releases” for more information.

Spike in crime
There has been a recent spike in opportunistic crime and intruders getting into properties, out-buildings and sheds. Beggars in the residential areas are also either breaking into houses or are informants for other criminals. Yesterday is a case in point, when there were two bicycles stolen out of a yard and a laptop out of a lounge, and in both instances the residents were at home. Please be extra vigilant

News just in: KSS Reaction Officers have arrested the suspect involved in the theft of a laptop on 19 May 2020. The suspect has been detained by SAPS and we are awaiting further information about the location of stolen items and other suspects involved. Great teamwork from KSS and support from Howick SAPS.

Feeding schemes
Please support a local feeding scheme as opposed to giving food away directly from your house or vehicle. There are local organisations that are ensuring that food is being distributed fairly and legitimately.

Hands-free sanitiser stands
KSS has sourced a locally made, heavy duty, hands-free, foot operated sanitiser dispenser with a 1 litre bottle of sanitiser (you can refill). The dispenser can be put at the entrances to offices and shops. Please contact Bossie on 0828783444 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and details about the dispenser.

Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 9 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale Heights. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Birnamwood. There was 1 incident in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni.

KSS Incidents 10 – 20 May 2020
10 May 2020 19:07 Rosebank Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. The client advised that all was in order and a KSS Response unit was not required. The client later reported that the fence had been cut. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for KSS Armed Response or SAPS. SAPS were advised about the incident.

12 May 2020 12:47 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut. Six drums had been stolen. The incident was formally reported to SAPS.

13 May 2020 05:12 Valley View Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had been broken into. The incident was formally reported to SAPS. A case was opened.

13 May 2020 18:27 Umngeni Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client had seen intruders in his yard who then jumped into the neighbour’s yard. A gas bottle had been stolen. The incident was formally reported to SAPS. A case was opened.

13 May 2020 21:00 Birnamwood Road (Birnamwood) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that intruders had walked into the house while they were watching TV and stolen a laptop. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they patrolled the area and advised KSS Security Officers on adjacent properties to be on the lookout. The incident was formally reported to SAPS. A case was opened.

16 May 2020 02:56 Byrnewood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client had seen an intruder who ran away when the alarm activated. KSS Officers recovered a knife that had been dropped by the intruder. The incident was formally reported to SAPS.

16 May 2020 05:58 Amber Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had found footprints and a table next to the fence line. Items were stolen. The incident was formally reported to SAPS. A case was opened.

16 May 2020 04:30 Truter Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen a radio from an unlocked vehicle. A bicycle was also stolen. The suspects fled when the client shouted at them. The incident was formally reported to SAPS. A case was opened.

16 May 2020 12:00 Lawton Road (Howick) KSS Management were advised by the client that there had been an incident of ATM fraud. KSS advised the UCSI of the vehicle details and registration used by the suspects. The vehicle and CAS number were loaded onto the SNIPR system by the UCSI. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

17 May 2020 19:31 Albany Grove (Howick) The KSS Control Room were contacted by Amlec Security who requested assistance. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site who had tried to break through the lounge door. The suspect fled when the resident shouted. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised.

18 May 2020 01:17 Wilson Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there were suspects on site. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that nothing was stolen and that the suspects fled when they realised they had been seen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

18 May 2020 06:44 District Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a break-in to the shed. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the shed door had been broken. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

18 May 2020 11:05 Pierre Place (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a break-in to the shed and various items were lying around the neighbours garden. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the shed window had been broken. Various items were recovered. SAPS were formally advised.

18 May 2020 10:30 Cedara Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a break-in to a shed and a classroom. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a window had been broken and various toys, scooters, a wheelbarrow and the double sink had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

19 May 2020 06:58 Devon Place (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was an attempted break-in to the Wendy house. The window had been broken. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised.

19 May 2020 11:42 Moonwalk Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that an intruder had stolen a laptop. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had walked into the house with the client at home, stolen the laptop and run away. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
NOTE: Alert KSS Officers arrested the suspect the following morning and handed him over to Howick SAPS.

19 May 2020 12:52 Mare Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that intruders had stolen two mountain bicycles from the back yard. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported the client and children were home at the time. Some other items were recovered. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

19 May 2020 19:20 Boston Bulwer Road (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation form an on-site KSS Security Guard. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the Security Guard had seen suspects who then fled. Five 20litre drums were recovered. The suspects were trying to steal diesel. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

Please be extra aware and report crime to your local SAPS.

Remember - You are safer with us! KSS always goes the extra mile.

Stay safe.

Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team