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.

4 April 2021 20:40 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had tried to steal vehicle. There were 3 armed suspects. The client was slightly injured and shots were fired at the KSS Response vehicle. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The suspects’ vehicle was loaded on SNIPR by the UCSI.

4 April 2021 21:54 Protea Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client advising that there had been a break in. The alarm was not armed. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut and the kitchen door broken. Numerous items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

5 April 2021 22:33 Laurel Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut and an unsecured back window broken. A couple of small items were stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

7 April 2021 02:33 Old Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS Response Team to send an ambulance as a Security Officer from another security company had been shot and they needed KSS’s assistance. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The UCSI was advised about the details of the suspects’ vehicle.

9 April 2021 12:03 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that copper pipes had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers confirmed that 5m of copper piping had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

9April 2021 12:40 Park Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that there had been intruders. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported external cables had been cut. No entry was gained. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

11 April 2021 02:32 Mopani Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers spotted the suspect tampering with electrical cables. The KSS Officers successfully apprehended the suspect. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the suspect over to SAPS. A case was opened.

11 April 2021 14:05 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised by an on-site KSS Security Guard that suspects were stealing scrap metal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had apprehended the suspect and recovered the stolen goods. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the suspect over to SAPS. A case was opened.

SAFETY TIPS – Keeping your vehicle safe.

1. Lock Up
Always lock your doors when driving and keep valuables out of sight. If your window must be open, make sure it isn’t wide enough for a hand to fit through. Also make sure that all your windows are open the same distance. This will prevent your window from being smashed.

2. Space Out
Make sure there is enough space between your car and the car in front of you at a traffic light or stop street. You need to be able to see the rear tyres of the car in front of you to have enough space to drive off if necessary.

3. Be Vigilant
Be aware of loiterers or anyone approaching your car at a traffic light, stop street or in your driveway. If you feel unsafe, drive away. Don’t loiter in the carpark when you have finished your shopping or when you arrive in the carpark. Criminals are alert, you must be more alert than them.

4. Park Safe
Always park your vehicle in a secure spot – parking garages or areas with a closed-circuit camera (CCTV) – and never leave any valuables in the car.

5. Avoid the jam
Car jamming is a real thing. Make sure your car is locked when you have parked it by testing your doors. Car thieves can jam your alarm system and disappear with your car within minutes.

6. Track your car
Yes, it’s not a guarantee, but a car tracking unit greatly improves your chances of recovering your vehicle, if it does get stolen.

Courtesy of the: KZN TRAFFIC GUY (2021/04 /10)

Have a safe week. Report crime. Set your alarms. Upgrade your alarms. Test your alarms.

KSS – You are safer with us!

Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team