KSS Incidents 17 June - 2 July 2024
Dear KSS Clients
KSS Operations staff have apprehended numerous suspects over the past fortnight. Well done to our vigilant and committed teams of Armed Reaction and Guarding staff on the ground, as well as our Controllers in the KSS Control Room who co-ordinate and facilitate the flow of information and responses.
Fire Safety
Please be aware as KSS has assisted residents on a few occasions so far this winter. Almost 99% of all fires are caused by human negligence. They are mostly caused by electrical faults or carelessness. Cigarettes, matches and lighters, candles, heating appliances and open braai fires can all cause fires if not carefully monitored. But it is not only human error that causes fires. Environmental factors such as changing weather patterns and urban spread increase the risk of fires.
To prevent the loss of lives and property, everyone needs to be aware of the dangers of fire, especially during fire season this winter. Here are some tips to stay fire safe:
- Always extinguish fires and safely dispose of hot ash, coal and cigarettes.
• Ensure that your electrical appliances are correctly wired.
• Don’t overload power points and switch off appliances when not in use.
• Make sure gas appliances are correctly installed.
• Keep the area around your home and business clear of flammable materials (dry bush, scrub etc…)
• Never leave an open fire unattended (braai, in the fireplace at home, garden refuse etc…)
• Always make sure that you are alert in the kitchen when cooking and don’t leave the stove unattended.
• Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan.
• Clean the lint filter of your tumble dryer every time you use it.
• Take extra care when using heaters and electric blankets. Do not leave them on and unattended.
• Always work in an open, cleared area when working with power tools.
• Make sure your business fire safety plan is clear and that you have your fire extinguishers serviced regularly.
• Buy a small fire extinguisher from a reputable dealer to keep in your home – note the correct way to use it and ensure that it has not expired.
Familiarize yourself with emergency numbers in the event of a fire and medical emergency OR call the KSS 24/7 Control Room on 033 3305911.
Hot items
Copper pipes
Jewellery
Vehicle tyres
Vehicles being broken into
Motorbikes
Batteries (vehicle and solar panel)
Livestock (chickens and a donkey)
Water pump (on a farm)
Airconditioning unit (from a business)
Incident summary (crime and other)
Birnamwood 2
Curries Post 1
Howick 7
Howick West 1
Karkloof 1
Merrivale (all areas) 6
Mpophomeni 1
Tweedie 1
KSS Incidents 17 June – 2 July 2024
17 June 2024 03:19 R103 (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that tyres had been stolen from a trailer. Access was gained by pulling the fence down. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
19 June 2024 01:44 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised that suspects were detected walking alongside the fence line by the thermal cameras. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects had fled. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
20 June 2024 09:51 Curries Post Road (Curries Post) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that chickens had been stolen. Access was gained through the fence and then making a hole in the wooden chicken shed. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
20 June 2024 15:26 Vear Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised that copper pipes had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were no signs of forced entry. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
22 June 2024 15:19 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in in progress. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. En route the suspect was spotted in possession of the stolen items. KSS Officers along with MSI personnel apprehended the man. Access was gained by breaking down the front door. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
23 June 2024 R103 (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about an attempted vehicle theft. The front passenger window was broken. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
24 June 2024 02:45 Protea Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as there were suspects stealing a motorbike from the neighbour’s back yard. KSS Response Teams responded. The suspects were spotted and dropped the motorbike and fled. KSS Officers recovered the stolen motorbike and returned it to the owner. Access was gained by opening the main gate.
24 June 2024 10:43 District Drive (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect was apprehended for damaging property. SAPS were formally advised. An incident report was filed.
25 June 2024 05:19 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the stolen items were dropped when the suspects fled. The items were recovered. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
25 June 2024 08:42 Birnamwood Road (Birnamwood) The KSS Control Room was advised about numerous break-ins into unalarmed properties where the electric fences are not working and vehicles were left outside, unlocked. Access was gained by derailing the gate or cutting the fences. Numerous items from vehicles, cottages and buildings were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. Cases were opened.
25 June 2024 14:10 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that an elderly lady had been robbed of her handbag and cell phone but that people in the area had seen what was happening and apprehended one of the suspects. The other suspect fled but was identified and will be followed up on. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
26 June 2024 07:10 Truter Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting a chain and lock on the main gate. Two motorbikes were stolen from the verandah and an unlocked car under a carport was also broken into. The suspects used a vehicle, as tyre tracks were left at the main gate. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
26 June 2024 09:25 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting a Magma Response Team as a water pump had been stolen from an unfenced area. Magma responded and confirmed easy access to the area. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
27 June 2024 13:26 Riverview Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they apprehended the suspect trying to steal oil. As per the client no need for SAPS.
29 June 2024 22:06 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation showing a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a full check was done, and no suspect was found. Nothing was stolen. The client was advised.
29 June 2024 12:15 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised by an on-site KSS Security Guard that an air-conditioning unit was missing. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by jumping the fence. SAPS were formally advised. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
30 June 2024 01:03 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a silent duress signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had apprehended a suspended staff member for stealing diesel. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
30 June 2024 11:52 Birnamwood Road (Birnamwood) The KSS Control Room was advised that a baby donkey had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been damaged. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
1 July 2024 16:09 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised that numerous pieces of jewellery had been stolen from an unalarmed residence that had been left open. As per the client no need for SAPS at this stage.
2 July 2024 21:30 Boston Bulwer Road (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. Magma was advised and a Magma Response Team was dispatched. The Magma Officers reported that the fence had been cut. Nothing was stolen. The client was advised.
Please remember to secure your outside areas, vehicles and dwellings. Also remember to not leave any valuable items lying around in unalarmed or unprotected areas.
Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. Set your alarms.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team