KSS Incident Report 23 - 30 September 2021

Dear KSS Clients

It is so important that if you have an alarm that you set it. Your alarm is your eyes and ears when you are not at home and also when you are asleep at night.

General Security Advice

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

2. If you park your car outside your garage, ensure that you have external beams linked to your alarm system to alert you if you have an intruder on your property.

3. Secure any outbuildings, sheds, veranda’s and garages with some sort of external protection. These areas can be linked to your existing house alarm.

4. Now is a perfect time to trim all excess foliage and clean up your property and verges.

5. Number your property clearly so that emergency services can easily locate your address.

6. Don’t leave items lying around outside in view of the road. There are opportunistic criminals that quickly jump into and out of yards and steal these smaller items.

For all your professional alarm system installations and upgrades, CCTV cameras, biometrics, access control, guarding and other security advice, KSS are able to assist you.

Administration
Please advise the KSS administration office if any of your details have changed (email address, phone numbers, and key holders). It is your responsibility to help us keep our records accurate and updated. You can contact Elaine on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Monique on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reporting incidents
Please report incidents and suspicious vehicles / persons directly to your security service provider so that they can take prompt action. Please note that WhatsApp is not a formal means of dispatching a security service provider or SAPS. The KSS 24/7 Control Room contact number is 033 330 5911.

KSS constantly liaises with, and has an exceptional working relationship with all our local SAPS.

Please contact any of our Management Team for more information and updates.
• Gary (Owner): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 0828947628 (cell)
• Renee (Business Manager): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 0632921240 (cell)
• Sashen (Technical Manager): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 0836120603 (cell)

There is a lot to be said for 32 years of stable, sound and professional service, advice and local knowledge.

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 6 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale. There were 2 incidents in Boston. There was 1 incident in Kwa Mevana. There was 1 incident in Curries Post. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni. There was 1 incident in Howick West.

KSS Incidents 23 – 30 September 2021
23 September 2021 05:15 Mopani Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised about a suspect on site. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled when he realised the client was on site. Access was gained by cutting the fence. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

24 September 2021 03:31 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a customer had filled their vehicle with fuel and then left without paying. A vehicle description was noted and UCSI advised. SAPS were formally advised.

24 September 2021 04:35 Somme Street (Kwa Mevana) The KSS Control Room were advised about a suspect on site. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the gate was missing. The suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. The client was advised accordingly.

24 September 2021 12:08 Ridge Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that the clients post box had been stolen. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the post box was easily accessible from the road. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

25 September 2021 05:45 Plane Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a window had been broken but the burglar guard was still intact. The client was advised accordingly.

25 September 2021 20:27 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect was trying to steal a metal drain cover. The client was advised accordingly. As per the client no need for SAPS.

26 September 2021 04:56 Oleander Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the Eskom electrical box outside the premises had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. The client and Eskom were advised accordingly.

26 September 2021 10:00 Farm (Boston area) The KSS Response Team in the area received a call advising them of cable theft. The KSS Control Room was updated and the KSS Response Team reported that 40 meters of Eskom cable had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

26 September 2021 12:35 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were suspects on site, but when they noticed the patrolling KSS Security Guard, they fled the scene and left all the scrap metal they were trying to steal behind. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

26 September 2021 16:36 R617 (Boston) The KSS Response Team in the area received a call advising them of a theft. The KSS Control Room was updated and the KSS Response Team reported that the client had had his cell phone and some money stolen. The suspect was apprehended and handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.

27 September 2021 12:33 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that items had been stolen from an unlocked and unalarmed wendy house. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

27 September 2021 20:26 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a truck battery and some diesel had been stolen. Access was gained by jumping over the back wall. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

28 September 2021 00:01 Curries Post Road (Curries Post) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a break-in. As per the client no needs for SAPS, but requested that KSS conduct additional patrols in the area.

28 September 2021 19:40 Symmonds Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that clothing and scrap metal had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

30 September 2021 03:52 Eridene Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a positive break-in to an unalarmed house. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the fence. The house and vehicle were broken into. Items were stolen. The client was at home but did not hear anything and the alarm was not set. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

30 September 2021 13:32 Lake Avenue (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised that copper pipes had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by jumping the wall. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

Stay Safe and know that no matter what – KSS will always be here for you!

KSS – You are safer with us!

Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team