KSS Incidents 1 - 17 September 2023
Dear KSS Client
There has been a marked increase in crime and KSS are taking all necessary measures to ensure your safety and security. SAPS are aware of this spike and are trying to co-ordinate a meeting with all community safety stakeholders. We await further information in this regard but please know that KSS are ALWAYS in attendance at all SAPS or community-initiated safety and security drives.
KSS are industry leaders in the security sector and coupled with over 34 years of local knowledge and innovation, you really are SAFER WITH US!
Hot Items and Security Tips
Gas bottles, irrespective of size are the main item currently. Opportunistic chancers that want a quick “in and out” are a concern, often being seen or scared off by alarms or owners. Also, building sites or sites with loose, unsecured items lying around.
Please ensure that your alarm battery life can endure the current high levels of loadshedding. For advice or more information on how to prevent loadshedding rendering your alarm, CCTV cameras, electric gates, electric fences, cold rooms, lighting etc… useless during loadshedding, please contact KSS on 033 330 5911.
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Incident Summary (Crime and other)
Hilton 1
Howick 16
Howick West 2
Karkloof 1
Merrivale 5
Tweedie 3
KSS Incidents 1 – 17 September 2023
1 September 2023 01:30 William Younger Drive (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that there were suspects on site, who fled when they realized they had been seen. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS or Armed Reaction. The client advised KSS the next day that a solar panel had been stolen from the neighbour who is a non-KSS client.
3 September 2023 05:23 Athlone Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site. The suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
3 September 2023 15:00 Ridge Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a positive break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that items were stolen from a closed, but unlocked garage. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
4 September 2023 15:38 Hayfields Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS client advising that there was an intruder on a non-KSS monitored property in the complex. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect fled when he realized he had been seen. Nothing was stolen or damaged. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
5 September 2023 05:02 Umgeni Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a gas cylinder had been stolen. Access was gained by jumping over the fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
6 September 2023 10:14 Ogilvie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the electric fence had been cut. Nothing was stolen or damaged.
6 September 2023 15:00 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client advising that there had been a break-in and a bottle of oil had been stolen. Magma was dispatched to investigate further. As per the client no need for SAPS. Additional patrols were conducted by Magma in the area.
8 September 2023 09:00 Plane Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a copper tray had been stolen. Access was gained by crawling underneath the fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
8 September 2023 12:00 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a door frame and windows were stolen from the site. As per the client no need for SAPS.
9 September 2023 19:20 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a radio call from an on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance as there was a fire approaching the buildings. KSS Response Teams and the Fire Department were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fire had be extinguished and the situation would be monitored.
9 September 2023 19:22 Plane Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had entered the property and threatened a staff member. The staff member screamed, and the suspect fled. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
9 September 2023 20:25 Jupiter Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had jumped into the property but fled immediately. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
9 September 2023 20:48 Umgeni Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site who fled when the client shouted at him. As per the client no need for SAPS.
9 September 2023 21:58 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had driven off from a garage without paying for fuel. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The vehicle details were loaded onto the UCSI SNIPR data base.
10 September 2023 01:58 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by damaging the fence. Roof sheeting was stolen. KSS Officers recovered some roof sheeting. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
10 September 2023 05:38 Tweedie Road (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from an on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two dogs had been captured by the KSS Guard and placed them in a cage. The SPCA was advised. The dog owner came and identified the dogs, and they were released to him.
10 September 2023 07:59 Riverview Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room was advised about a positive incident. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a gas bottle had been stolen and the regulator and piping damaged. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
10 September 2023 13:21 Valleyview Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a positive break-in. Access was gained by climbing over the wall and then cutting the lock to an outside bathroom gate. The client heard noises and activated the alarm. Two suspects fled and jumped over the wall. Copper pipes were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
12 September 2023 00:01 Sunningdale Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a gas bottle had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS or Armed Response. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
12 September 2023 06:19 Jupiter Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting that there had been intruders on site. The gas bottle cage had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS or KSS Armed Response.
12 September 2023 06:48 Jupiter Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a gas bottle had been stolen. Access was gained by jumping the fence and then cutting the lock to the gas bottle cage. SAPS were formally advised.
13 September 2023 05:45 Buchanan Street (Howick) An alert patrolling KSS Response Officer noticed a suspect pushing a lawn mower down the street. The suspect fled when he noticed the KSS vehicle. The KSS Officers recovered the lawn mower. The client called in to report a stolen lawn mower and matched the description of the one KSS had recovered. The lawn mower was returned to the client.
13 September 2023 10:35 Tweedie Road (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room was advised by an on-site KSS Officer that cable had been cut. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that cutting tools had been found near the fence line. The client and SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area and along the fence line.
14 September 2023 21:44 Umgeni Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a report that a resident needed assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported there had been a suspect on site. Access was gained by jumping over the fence and forcing the kitchen window open. An air fryer was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
16 September 06:24 Market Street (Howick) A patrolling KSS Response Officer noticed a suspect on-site (non-KSS client) stealing copper from an air-conditioning unit. The suspect fled when he realized he had been seen. The KSS Control Room advised the Security Company who in turn advised their client. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS assisted with additional patrols in the area.
17 September 2023 05:26 Braemar Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a positive break-in to the unlocked laundry. Access to the property was gained by jumping the fence. Numerous items were stolen but KSS Officers managed to recover some items after the suspect was identified on a community CCTV camera. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
17 September 2023 09:45 Old Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the garage door had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
17 September 2023 14:58 Tweedie Road (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as there were suspects on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the palisade fence. Cables were cut. KSS Officers recovered 6 of the 10 cables. As per the client no need for SAPS.
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Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team