KSS Incident report 26 January - 14 February 2023
Dear KSS Clients
Community Meet and Greet
All community members are invited to an information morning with our various Security companies, Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator’s, CPF Sub-forums and Emergency Response companies.
Date: Saturday 18 February 2023
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Open field opposite the Howick Community Church
The idea is to get the community to sign up with a security company and hopefully subscribe to the UCSI to help us install more cameras, as well as meet our Security companies, Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator’s, CPF Sub forums and Emergency Response companies in person.
Thank you to the Howick CPF for this proactive community event.
Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 14 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Cedara. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni. There was 1 incident in Pietermaritzburg.
KSS Incident report 26 January – 14 February 2023
27 January 2023 10:55 Drew Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a battery had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The battery was recovered.
28 January 2023 22:00 Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from SAPS to request assistance with an attempted kidnapping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects fled. SAPS and Medical Emergency Services were dispatched. The victim was unharmed. The UCSI was advised, and the vehicle details loaded onto the SNIPR system. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
29 January 2023 21:30 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in to an unalarmed property. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained through an open window. Numerous electronic items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
1 February 2023 05:01 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a patrolling KSS Security Officer, advising that a suspect had been apprehended, but in the process had attacked the KSS Officer and injured him. KSS Response Teams and Medical Emergency Teams were dispatched to assist. KSS Officers reported that numerous stolen items were recovered. The KSS Officer was taken to hospital for further treatment. SAPS were formally advised, and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
1 February 2023 08:00 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised that a gas bottle had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting a chain on the gate. SAPS were formally advised.
3 February 2023 12:59 Rosebank Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about an attempted break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that CCTV footage showed 4 suspects in a blue VW. The suspects tried to derail the gate before fleeing. Nothing was stolen. SAPS and community emergency groups were advised. A case was opened.
3 February 2023 13:31 Hayfields Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a suspicious blue VW vehicle in the area and an attempted break-in where the gate had been derailed and the front door forced open before the suspects fled. KSS Response Teams and community emergency groups were advised. The vehicle, that had been loaded by the UCSI onto the SNIPR system, was subsequently picked up heading towards Hilton from Howick. Hilton SAPS, Knight Security Solutions, AET, Magma and the UCSI were all involved in a joint effort to successfully apprehend suspects involved in crimes in the Howick area. The vehicle identified in the crimes was spotted on the N3 near Hilton and the 4 suspects were apprehended. The vehicle was impounded, and the suspects taken into custody by SAPS. A case was opened. This was a great community success.
3 February 2023 16:21 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained through an unlocked patio door. Jewellery was stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.
4 February 2023 22:16 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the storeroom gate had been forced open. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
4 February 2023 14:00 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a padlock had been cut. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
4 February 2023 20:10 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had tried to break into locked units but fled when the realized that they had been seen. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area. As per the client no need for SAPS.
6 February 2023 11:30 Hilton Avenue (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as their neighbour had been broken into. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a door had been forced open. There was no burglar gate on the door. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised.
7 February 2023 16:57 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that bakkie and trailer had been hijacked but when the suspects fled, they over-turned the trailer and could not drive further. The suspects fled on foot. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
8 February 2023 23:00 Falls Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation showing a suspect on site. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects fled. Access was gained by climbing over the fence using pallets. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
9 February 2023 02:45 Bisley (Pietermaritzburg) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation showing three suspects on site. The KSS Control Room dispatched Magma. The Magma Officers reported that two suspects fled, and one was apprehended. SAPS were advised. The suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
9 February 2023 05:00 Rhodes Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that some items had been stolen. Access was gained through the gate and an unlocked door. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
10 February 2023 08:00 Haza Section (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained through the room. Food items were stolen.
10 February 2023 17:40 Waterfall Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the windows were open, and a burglar guard had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
14 February 2023 21:11 D546 (Cedara) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a door had been forced open. KSS conducted additional patrols. SAPS were formally advised.
14 February 2023 17:26 Dick Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were suspects on site who fled when the alarm activated. Access was gained by crawling under the fence. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
14 February 2023 19:42 Athlone Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been suspects on site. Nothing was stolen.
14 February 2023 19:53 Umgeni Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had gained entry to the house through an unlocked door. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
Stay safe. Lock your doors. Set your alarms. Report crimes.
Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team