KSS Incidents 1 - 15 August 2024
Dear KSS Clients
It is always such a lovely feeling to receive positive feedback and words of thanks and recognition for our staff. We always pass on the messages and welcome your kind words in an industry that so often does not come with much appreciation for the long hours, and unsung heroes behind the scenes keeping our clients and community safe. Here is one such message received this past week:
“Good day, I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to email to congratulate one of your staff members, his name is Colin. I never got his surname. He was on duty at the Sappi Gate on the P142. My mother, not from the area, hit a pot hole and had to stop outside the gate due to slicing her tyre open. Colin promptly came out to aid her. He kindly changed her tyre for her insisting he helped out. By the time we arrived to help my mom, Colin had sorted everything out. Such a welcoming sight and pleasure to have such a well-mannered and fantastic gentlemen assist. Kind regards”
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 and we will assist you with the necessary support.
HOT ITEMS
Vehicles being broken into – don’t leave any valuable items in the vehicle (handbags and wallets)
Metal items
Suspects distracting store owners or service providers and then stealing items (laptops and cell phones)
Tools
Chickens
When in public, be aware and keep your handbags, cell phones and shopping carefully guarded.
INCIDENT SUMMARY (CRIME AND OTHER)
Boston 1
Curry’s Post 1
Hilton 4
Howick 8
Howick West 1
Merrivale (all areas) 4
Tweedie 1
KSS Incidents 1 – 15 August 2024
1 August 2024 00:01 Curry’s Post Road (Curry’s Post) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a positive break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a chicken coup had been broken into. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
3 August 2024 11:04 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had broken a precast wall. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
3 August 2024 18:12 Karkloof 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 jewelry had been stolen. There were no signs of forced entry. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened
4 August 2024 06:02 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as there were poachers on site. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were 8 men with about 15 dogs. A buck had been killed. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
4 August 2024 17:50 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that tyres had been stolen. Access was gained under the palisade fence. The client was advised.
6 August 2024 13:27 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from an on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two women had been robbed and their handbags, cell phones and shopping stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
7 August 2024 07:23 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room was advised that two vehicles had been broken into. Access was gained through the gate that was on manual. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
7 August 2024 08:37 Violet Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation, but the client advised that all was fine on site and stated no need for Armed Response. The client called back later and advised the KSS Control Room that he had found the garage open. Tools were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. An Incident Report was generated.
8 August 2024 14:44 Lawton Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from an on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that two suspects went into a shop pretending to purchase goods. The one suspect caused a distraction while the other stole a phone. They fled in a vehicle. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The vehicle was loaded onto the UCSI SNIPR system.
8 August 2024 08:02 Hilton College Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a container had been broken into and tools were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
9 August 2024 02:33 R617 (Boston) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that an on-site CCTV camera had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
10 August 2024 08:23 Flamingo Drive (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been suspects on site. Access was gained by cutting the back fence. The wooden shed window was broken. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. KSS conducted additional patrols.
11 August 2024 08:46 Kwela Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that steel gutter pipes had been found lying on the ground. The client was advised.
12 August 2024 07:59 Tweedie Road (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received a fence alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that vehicle batteries had been stolen. The CCTV camera had been tampered with. Access was gained by crawling under the fence. As per the client no need for SAPS.
12 August 2024 08:10 Penny Lane (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had been broken into and a wallet stolen. Access was gained by cutting the fence.
13 August 2024 09:12 Primula Lane (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a call from Fidelity ADT requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that batteries and cable had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
14 August 2024 09:26 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that roof sheets had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
15 August 2024 05:57 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had tried to steal a metal frame. The metal frame was recovered. Nothing else was damaged or stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
15 August 2024 13:13 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from an on-site Security Guard requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a man had entered the premises pretending he was ill and tried to steal a laptop. The laptop was recovered but the suspect fled in a vehicle that was waiting over the road. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The vehicle was loaded onto the UCSI SNIPR system.
15 August 2024 13:56 Main 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 plants had been stolen. The suspect fled. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. Set your alarms.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team