KSS Incident Report 5 - 21 December 2021
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Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 8 incidents in Merrivale. There were 4 incidents in Howick. There were 3 incidents in Hilton. There were 2 incidents in Howick West. There were 2 incidents in Kwa Mevana. There were 2 incidents in Boston.
KSS Incidents 5 – 21 December 2021
5 December 2021 00:19 Prospect Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response units were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported smoke coming from the premises. The Fire Department was dispatched. The fire was brought under control and there was minimal damage to the property due to the swift response of KSS Officers.
5 December 2021 06:55 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officer reported that a suspect had entered the shop and stolen items. CCTV footage was viewed. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
6 December 2021 04:33 Saligna Road (Merrivale) An alert KSS Security Guard noticed two suspects carrying stolen goods. The suspects fled and dropped the stolen items. A KSS Response Team was dispatched, and one suspect was apprehended. The stolen goods were recovered. Access was gained by lifting the fence and crawling under it. SAPS were formally advised.
6 December 2021 12:12 Aster Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that an employee was apprehended for stealing items. The matter was dealt with by the client.
7 December 2021 16:45 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that a suspect had stolen wooden poles from the premises. The client reported that their electric fence was not working, and they would get this seen to.
8 December 2021 20:21 Hilton Avenue (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a break-in. Access was gained by forcing open a window and a door. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS placed a Security Guard on site.
8 December 2021 11:00 Harvard Street (Howick) A KSS Manager was advised that a stolen item had been brought in for repairs and the suspect had been identified as involved in the July 2021 looting in Howick. KSS Response Teams were dispatched to assist. The suspect was apprehended when he came in to collect the repaired item. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
8 December 2021 17:22 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a solar light had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
9 December 2021 21:35 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a neighbour advising that there were suspects on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled when the neighbour had shouted at them. Access was gained by derailing the gate. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
12 December 2021 09:30 Elizabeth Drive (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by bending the hinge on the door and forcing it open. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
13 December 2021 10:40 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. An on-site KSS Security Guard reported that an employee had been apprehended stealing items. KSS Response Teams were dispatched to assist. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
14 December 2021 11:00 Kwela Street (Kwa Mevana) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a window had been broken. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised, and an incident report was filed.
15 December 2021 08:05 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) A KSS employee advised the KSS Control Room that a suspect had been apprehended. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect confessed to stealing the items. SAPS were formally advised and KSS Officers handed the suspect over. A case was opened.
16 December 2021 00:30 Farm (Boston) A patrolling KSS Senior Inspector noticed a GP registration vehicle in the area with two cows in the trailer. The vehicle was stopped, and the documents checked. The documents were incorrect for the purchase of the livestock and SAPS were contacted. The suspects were handed over to Boston SAPS for further investigation and processing.
16 December 2021 01:42 Kwa Mevana Street (Kwa Mevana) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported a broken window. The client was advised. SAPS were formally advised and reported to the premises.
16 December 2021 10:55 D292 (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that goats had been stolen from the premises. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was no CCTV camera evidence of vehicles in the area, but that the fence had been cut and footprints were noted. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
17 December 2021 19:32 Taylor Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a silent duress signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that four suspects had tried to coerce their way into the premises, but the employee on-site had pressed the alarm. KSS Officers checked the premises and advised that nothing had been stolen. KSS Response units conducted additional patrols in the area.
17 December 2021 00:53 Farm (Boston) A patrolling KSS Senior Inspector noticed a herd of approximately 50 cattle walking on the road. The farmer was contacted who came out to meet the KSS Officer. The farmer confirmed that a fence must be down somewhere, and they’d fix it in the morning. The cattle were herded back safely.
19 December 2021 14:16 Oleander Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported the fence had been cut. The client confirmed that nothing had been stolen but requested additional patrols in the area for the evening. As per the client no need for SAPS.
19 December 2021 16:00 Bramble Lane (Hilton) The KSS Control Room was contacted by a client to request assistance as the neighbour’s house was on fire. Numerous KSS Response Teams and the Fire Department were dispatched. Security Service providers and the community assisted until the Fire Department arrived. The fire was contained but there was damage to the house. KSS Officers were thanked by community members for their swift and hands-on approach to assisting.
19 December 2021 18:54 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that electronic items had been stolen. There were no signed of forced entry except for an old, broken window. The alarm was not set. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
Stay safe. Set you alarm always.
Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team