KSS Incident Report 12 - 23 August 2020

Dear KSS Clients

Here is some good security advice:

1. Make sure that your security provider is registered with PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) and abides by the statutory regulations of the industry and the Department of Labour. Check out the PSIRA website at www.psira.co.za for more information.

2. Make sure you get qualified advice from your security consultant (who also needs to be registered with PSIRA). They will carry out a risk assessment and recommend a holistic security solution (alarm, CCTV cameras, fences, lighting and more) specifically suited to your property, budget and needs.

3. Test your alarm at least every 3 months and request the services of a technician immediately if your alarm is faulty. It is important to inform your security provider when you are testing your system.

4. Make sure that your contact details are up to date. You can email updated information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5. Light up your property by installing exterior lighting. Also, consider lighting up vulnerable areas with motion detector lights.

6. When you are not home for the weekend or away on holiday, put an inside light on a timer switch to give the impression that there is someone at home.

7. Make sure that you close your windows and set your alarm when you are not at home.

8. Cut down foliage and bushes around your driveway and perimeter fence, as these act as good hiding places for would-be criminals. Also make sure that overgrown foliage is cut away from external beams so that false alarms are not triggered.

9. Automatic gates are preferable as you don't have to leave the safety of your vehicle in order to access your property. Make sure your gate motor is secure and link it to your house alarm.

10. Create a "safe area" in your home by fitting an expanding gate into which the family can retreat in an emergency.

11. Install a safe to store valuable items and copies of keys. Wall safes are usually not installed correctly. A safe must be bolted to the wall on at least TWO (2) sides. KSS can advise you further on how to install a safe correctly.

12. Add the KSS Control Room number to the speed-dial function on your phone (033 3305911).

13. Know your neighbours. Good neighbours will watch out for your home when you are away, if you ask them. They can report suspicious activity. Good neighbours can ensure normal services continue in your absence.

Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 8 incidents in Howick. There was 1 incident in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Howick West.

KSS Incidents 12 – 23 August 2020
13 August 2020 11:00 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that there were suspects running with stolen items. KSS Response units and SAPS and were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects has gained access by cutting the fence. The alarm was not armed. KSS handed the incident over to SAPS. A case was opened.

13 August 2020 11:15 D174 (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects crawled under the fence and opened a door that was not padlocked. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

13 August 2020 22:20 Hillbrow Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had broken into an unlocked vehicle. The suspects jumped over the wall and stole a battery. SAPS were formally advised. The client chose not to open a case.

15 August 2020 04:04 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that it was an attempted break-in. The palisade fence had been bent. The suspects were disturbed by the on-site Security Guard and fled.

16 August 2020 15:00 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised by a KSS Security Officer that the door to the premises was open and the power off. KSS Response Officers met the client on site and reported that the electrical box had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised.

17 August 2020 10:00 R617 Boston/Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that there were suspects on site. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had opened a hole in the fence and tried to steal scrap metal. The suspects fled. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised.

19 August 2020 13:00 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that a wallet had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle. The KSS Control Room were also advised that a non-KSS client in the area had had 2 mountain bikes and a brush cutter stolen from their garage. Access was gained through a side-door to the garage that was unlocked.

19 August 2020 20:17 Acacia Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The client advised that medical assistance was also needed and Midlands EMS were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that 3 suspects had tried to hijack a man but the hijacking was unsuccessful and the man had been shot. Midlands EMS stabilised the patient and transported him to hospital. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

20 August 2020 13:16 Plane Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the neighbour had requested assistance as they had seen suspects pushing a vehicle out of the premises. The suspects had gained entry breaking the lock on the main gate and forcing the doors open. Numerous items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

23 August 2020 08:50 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the on-site Security Guard had seen suspects trying to steal items and activated the panic. Access was gained by jumping over the fence. KSS Officers recovered the items. The client advised no need for SAPS.

23 August 2020 15:55 York Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had jumped the wall and entered the house through the unlocked sliding doors. The client saw the suspect leaving the house and confronted him. The suspect had a screw driver, dropped the stolen electronic items and fled the scene. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

Stay safe. Stay alert. Report crime. Support local.

KSS – You are safer with us!

Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team.