KSS Incident Report 6 - 25 January 2023
Dear KSS Clients
Please be aware of opportunistic theft. There have been several incidents where doors and windows were left open or unsecured and alarms were not set. Copper pipes, bicycles, outdoor furniture, tools, electronic items, cell phones, diesel and TV’s have been targeted. Please also note that criminals have been going into houses while residents are at home, so please be vigilant about security, even when you are at home.
Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 18 incidents in Howick. There were 8 incidents in Merrivale. There were 2 incidents in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Nottingham Road. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni.
KSS Incidents 6 – 25 January 2023
6 January 2023 11:50 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a bicycle had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
8 January 2023 05:14 Mandela Drive (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had broken into an unsecured shed. A TV was stolen. Access was gained by jumping the fence. The client advised he would contact SAPS.
9 January 2023 00:51 Northumberland Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a notification about an intruder. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two bags had been stolen from a back shed. As per the client no need for SAPS at that stage.
9 January 2023 17:45 Muriel Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client’s tenant had been stabbed and then robbed of money by a group of drunk people while walking to the shops. The man was taken to hospital for treatment. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
10 January 2023 10:27 Fort Nottingham Road (Nottingham Road) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. Ballid Security were dispatched. The Ballid Response Officers reported that there had been a break-in and items had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
10 January 2023 21:00 Market Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been suspect on site. Copper pipes were cut and stolen.
10 January 2023 19:58 Somme Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported a positive break-in and that the back gate and door had been broken. KSS placed a KSS Security Guard on site until the client could check the damage.
11 January 2023 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised by a patrolling KSS Security Guard that there was a ladder placed suspiciously next to the fence. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they patrolled the entire area, and all was in order. The ladder was removed, and the manager of the property advised accordingly.
12 January 2023 18:25 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a message requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended. The suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
13 January 2023 01:33 Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as there was a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access gained by jumping the low gate and then forcing the lounge door open. The client confronted the suspect who fled. Some stolen items were recovered. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
15 January 2023 03:22 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a fence activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been tampered with. No access was gained. The client was advised accordingly.
16 January 2023 01:03 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that diesel had been stolen from a vehicle. The client was advised accordingly.
16 January 2023 20:26 Rylands Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site, who fled when he was seen by the clients. Access was gained through an open downstairs door. A handbag and electronic items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
16 January 2023 09:55 Rhodes Avenue (Howick) 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. Access was gained by bending the palisade fence and then then gaining entry to the house through an open window and bending the burglar bars. Various items were stolen, but later recovered. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
16 January 2023 13:25 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about two shoplifters being apprehended. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the shoplifters were teenagers and when they were caught, the parents and parents’ friends fled the scene. SAPS were formally advised.
17 January 2023 21:03 Ridge Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site. Access was gained by lifting the fence and crawling under it. Barking dogs scared the suspect away and alerted the client. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
18 January 2023 07:34 Hilton College Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising about a positive break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained through the fence. A window was broken and a computer damaged. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
18 January 2023 11:20 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a staff member had been apprehended by the client for stealing. As per the client no need for SAPS.
19 January 2023 04:50 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a window had been broken. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
20 January 2023 06:05 17 Rylands Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that various items had been stolen. Access was gained by jumping the wall and entering through an open window. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
20 January 2023 07:22 Campbell Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by jumping over the wall. Copper pipes and tap were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
21 January 2023 00:30 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by jumping the gate and breaking a window. Some items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
21 January 2023 17:05 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were no signed of forced entry and various windows and doors were left un-secured. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
22 January 2023 21:44 Devonshire Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there had been a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two cell phoned were stolen from the kitchen. The door was unlocked and there were no signs of forced entry. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
22 January 2023 08:30 Campbell Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that electrical cables had been cut and stolen from the municipal box in front of the property. The Municipality and SAPS were advised accordingly.
23 January 2023 20:46 Dick Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported a break-in, and that access was gained through the open kitchen door. The client walked in on the suspects who pulled out a knife. The suspects fled with the TV. The client was unharmed. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
23 January 2023 06:42 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained through a broken fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
24 January 2023 19:49 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a silent duress activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
25 January 2023 10:03 Hilton College Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from the on-site Security Guard stating that while on patrol he had found a broken window. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that clothing had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
25 January 2023 13:07 Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was a suspect inside the neighbour’s house. Access was gained through a bathroom window. The suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
Stay safe. Set your alarms. Keep your windows and doors secured and locked.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team.