KSS Incident Report 16 - 23 August 2021
Dear KSS Clients
Please report crimes to SAPS.
Copper pipes are a targeted item at the moment.
KSS continues to patrol and proactively monitor community space
KSS has been proactive in the community space, and has set up, monitors and responds to over 70 community based CCTV cameras throughout Howick, Howick West, Merrivale and Hilton.
KSS commends our community
Thank you to all community members and groups for assisting with operations and patrolling over the past months. Thank you to our locals CPF’s for being proactive and sharing advice and information professionally. Thank you to Howick, Hilton and Mpophomeni SAPS, POP, Flying Squad, uMngeni Traffic Department and the SANDF for working alongside security services and the community.
KSS commends our staff
Thank you to our entire compliment of staff who continue to work with our clients and community’s best interests at heart.
Reporting crimes to your local SAPS
Please report any crime, no matter how small, to your local SAPS and Security Service Provider.
If you have items stolen it is important that you open a case and get a CAS number. Reporting crime to the South African Police Services is very important and unfortunately many people feel that it often isn’t worth the effort. Yes, it will take up some of your time, but it is also your duty to those around you to do so, because by not reporting your crime you are allowing criminals to continue with their activities.
The local SAPS contact numbers are:
SAPS Howick 033 239 9340
SAPS Mpophomeni 033 238 0078
SAPS Hilton 033 845 6500 / 033 845 6521
Radio Control (Hilton) 10111
There are many local organisations, Security Service Providers, NHW groups and community members trying to make a difference and reduce crime. Please play your part by reporting crimes responsibly and opening cases with SAPS so that all these efforts are not in vain.
You can also contact Knight Security Solutions 24/7 on 033 330 5911 for any advice or guidance.
Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 6 incidents in Merrivale. There were 4 incidents in Howick West. There were 4 incidents in Howick. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Pietermaritzburg.
KSS Incidents 16 – 23 August 2021
16 August 2021 06:42 Mallory Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client advising that there were two intruders on the property. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects gained access by jumping the fence but fled when they realised the client had noticed them. As per the client no needs for SAPS.
17 August 2021 16:12 Valley View Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen.
17 August 2021 18:47 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera alert. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported a broken window. The suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
18 August 2021 19:04 Mopani Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had tried to steal doors through the palisade fence. The suspect fled. The doors were recovered. As per the client no need for SAPS.
19 August 2021 08:15 Modder Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the garage and wendy house had been broken into and various items had been stolen. The alarm had activated during the night but the client had advised that all was in order when the Control Room phoned to inform them that Armed Response had been dispatched. KSS Officers managed to recover some of the stolen items hidden in the bush. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
19 August 2021 15:19 Hayfields Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from Peter Security requesting Armed Response as they had received an alarm activation and there was a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect fled the scene when the alarm activated. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
20 August 2021 00:19 Morling Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that electronic items had been stolen. The client’s dog had started barking which alerted them to the intruder. The alarm was not set and there were no signs of forced entry. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
21 August 2021 21:20 Valley View Road (Howick West) A patrolling KSS Response Officer was requested by the client to check the premises as they were not at home. On inspection the KSS Officer noticed that copper pipes had been stolen.
21 August 2021 06:58 Morling Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised by the client that there had been intruders on the property during the night. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that mesh wire had been stolen. There are no external beams covering the outside of the property that would have picked up intruders. SAPS attended and a case was opened.
21 August 2021 14:31 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client had advised that brass numbers, a brass post-box cover and copper pipes had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
21 August 2021 07:01 Bisley (Pietermaritzburg) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS dispatched the relevant security company in the area to check on the site. The Officers reported that cables had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
21 August 2021 18:38 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
22 August 2021 02:03 Cherry Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room was contacted by Amlec Security, who requested a KSS Response Team to proceed to their client for them. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had tried to steal a bonnet off a vehicle but had been disturbed by the alarm. The suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
22 August 2021 05:46 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from an on-site Security Guard who noticed a suspect on the neighbouring property trying to steal cables and other metal items. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect was disturbed and fled. There were no signs of forced entry. All stolen items were recovered. As per the owner no need for SAPS.
23 August 2021 09:00 Fyvie Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised that copper pipes had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. As per the client no need for SAPS.
23 August 2021 12:00 D794 (Merrivale Rural) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS client reporting that there were two men running down the road carrying stolen goods. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two suspects had been apprehended and the stolen items recovered. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
Stay safe. Stay alert and PLEASE report crimes to SAPS.
Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team