KSS Incident Report 8 - 24 April 2022

Dear KSS Clients and community

KSS Officers have again been involved in the apprehension of criminals over the past 2 weeks.

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 also works closely with the UCSI and SNIPR.

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 and the uMngeni Traffic Department for stepping up and 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, CPF’s, 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.

General Security Advice
1. 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.
2. Secure any outbuildings, sheds, veranda’s and garages with some sort of external protection. These areas can be linked to your existing house alarm.
3. Trim all excess foliage and clean up your property and verges.
4. Number your property clearly so that emergency services can easily locate your address.
5. Don’t leave items lying around outside in the garden or garage doors open in view of the road. There are opportunistic criminals that quickly jump into and out of yards and steal these smaller items.
6. Always set your alarm when you go out.
7. Be observant and report any suspicious activity.
8. Keep emergency numbers handy or on speed dial.
9. Know your neighbours.
For all your professional alarm system installations and upgrades, CCTV cameras, biometrics, access control, guarding and other security services and advice, KSS are able to assist you.

Preventing Car Break-Ins
• Remove all valuables from your car. Don’t leave valuables visible.
• Close the windows and lock your doors every time you get out.
• Park in well-lit areas and don’t park near shrubs or fences that could provide concealment for criminals.
• Keep your driveway and yard lit up all night. It’s harder for criminals to hide in the light.
• Don’t keep spare keys inside the car.
• Lock your shopping packages or bags in the boot.
• Use heavy duty locks for truck tool boxes and secure the tool box to the bed of the truck.

Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 9 incident in Howick. There were 5 incidents in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Boston.

KSS Incidents 8 – 24 April 2022
8 April 2022 12:30 R167 (Boston) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in to an unalarmed building. The security gate was forced open. Items were stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

9 April 2022 00:38 R167 (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a fence activation. An on-site KSS Security Officer was dispatched to investigate. The KSS Officer reported that a vehicle had driven into the fence. The incident was handed over to the client.

9 April 2022 14:08 Sentinel Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that the gate battery had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that footprints could be seen. Nothing else was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

10 April 2022 10:20 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had apprehended the suspect. The suspect was in possession of stolen goods. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

11 April 2022 17:01 Taylor Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. A suspect who attempted a rape a woman in a nearby plantation was apprehended. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

15 April 2022 07:04 Plant Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised that there had been an intruder on the property, and sliding door forced open. Small items were stolen. As per the client no need for any further investigation or SAPS.

15 April 2022 08:25 Lawton Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised by an on-site Security Officer that suspect had stolen a cell phone from a cashier and fled the scene. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

15 April 2022 07:06 Plant Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised that items had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle. The suspects gained entry by jumping over a low wall. As per the client no need for SAPS.

16 April 2022 07:53 Market Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a positive break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported two tires from a trailer had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

17 April 2022 00:15 Corner of Laurel Road and Ogilvie Road (Merrivale) A patrolling KSS Officer noticed that a gate on the premises had been forced open. The KSS Officers reported that the main door was still securely shut. The client was advised. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

20 April 2022 07:45 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the garage door was open. The client was advised and confirmed that nothing had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

20 April 2022 14:50 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control was informed about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects gained entry by jumping the wall. A truck was stripped of wiring. As per the client no need for SAPS.

21 April 2022 03:33 Davidson Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised by a distressed woman about a break-in in progress to a non-KSS monitored house. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects gained entry by jumping over the wall and attempting to remove a glass panel from a door. The suspects were disturbed and fled. Nothing was stolen.

22 April 2022 11:31 Edgar Isaacs Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were signed of forced entry and door to an unalarmed Wendy house had been forced open. A washing machine was stolen. Access was gained through the gate which had been left on manual. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

23 April 2022 16:05 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an on-site CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were no signed of tampering or forced entry. The suspect fled the scene. Nothing was stolen.

24 April 2022 06:08 Dennis Shepstone Drive (Hilton) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The Officers reported that suspects had jumped over a wall and forced an unalarmed garage open. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

Remember – you are safer with us!

Have a safe week.

Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team