KSS Incidents 1 - 19 November 2024
Dear KSS Clients
KSS Festive Season Newsletter – Coming Soon!
Our Festive Season Tips Newsletter is on its way! In the meantime, here are some important reminders to help you stay safe and prepared.
Outdoor Security
Install external PIR beams to monitor vulnerable outdoor areas. Cut away excess foliage so that false alarms are eliminated.
Alarm System Maintenance
When did you last check your alarm system? Just like a car, your alarm needs regular servicing, about every three months. Please take responsibility for this. Regularly test your alarm, CCTV cameras, and electric fence systems to ensure that they are operational.
If you need to test any of these systems, please inform the KSS Control Room beforehand. Call 033 330 5911 to speak with a controller who can guide you through the process and provide further technical assistance or make out a job card if needed.
Plan for the Holidays
Prepare early to avoid the last-minute rush in December. If you're traveling, now is the time to upgrade and test your security systems. Visit the KSS website at https://knightsecurity.co.za/customer-care for FAQs and additional tips or call our control room on 033 330 5911.
Together, let’s ensure a safe and joyful holiday season. Stay tuned for more in the month end newsletter!
Hot Items
Copper pipes
Intruders
Avocados
Taps
Cutting cables
Items lying around – opportunistic
Money
Incident Summary (crime and other)
Curries Post 1
Hilton 1
Howick 5
Howick West 1
Merrivale (all areas) 10
Tweedie 1
KSS Incidents 1 – 19 November 2024
2 November 2024 20:24 Valley View Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had driven into a wall. The driver and owner managed to resolve the matter.
3 November 2024 13:00 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a UCSI SNIPR camera activation for a vehicle that had filled up with fuel and driven off without paying. KSS Response Teams were dispatched to Howick to try and locate the vehicle. The KSS Officers reported that they located the vehicle and the driver who admitted to not paying his account. The matter was resolved, and the outstanding account was paid. SAPS were formally advised.
3 November 2024 18:19 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a duress activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a staff member had been detained for a transgression. There were aggravating circumstances. SAPS were advised. KSS handed over the matter to SAPS.
4 November 2024 19:39 Gush Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alert about a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
4 November 2024 20:00 Symmonds Lane (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 an intruder on site. Entry was gained by jumping over the palisade fence. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.
5 November 2024 15:28 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen. The client was advised.
7 November 2024 01:33 R103 (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
7 November 2024 18:30 Mare Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was a suspect on site. The suspect fled but was apprehended shortly thereafter. Nothing was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
10 November 2024 00:34 St Michael’s Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a check was done, and nothing was stolen, but that there was no power on site. At 06:40 the client called the KSS Control Room and advised that the gate had fallen off the rail. The KSS Response Team was blamed by the client. On investigation it was established that the tenant had knocked the gate off the rails and the tenant’s vehicle was inspected for damages. An apology was extended by the client to KSS.
10 November 2024 07:19 Saligna 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 there was an issue between the client and his employee. SAPS were advised. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS.
11 November 2024 18:25 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 they had apprehended an intruder stealing avocados. The suspect was outside the fence line using a stick. The stolen items were recovered. As per the client no need for SAPS.
12 November 2024 06:50 Saligna 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 taps had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
12 November 2024 09:25 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team and SAPS were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a man was on site and was trying to re-sell stolen items. SAPS were advised. The matter was resolved, and the actual suspect was identified. The matter was handed over to SAPS for further investigation.
15 November 2024 19:06 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that nothing was stolen. The client requested additional patrols in the area.
17 November 2024 12:20 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room was advised by a KSS Response Team that they had met with a resident in the area who had seen two suspect trying to cut cables, who then fled when they saw the Reaction Officers. The KSS Teams staked out the area and were able to apprehend the one suspect. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
17 November 2024 15:15 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation detecting a suspect one site. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled but a cable had been cut and was lying on the ground. Access was gained by jumping the fence. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
17 November 2024 20:31 Devonshire Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the door had been tampered with. Money was stolen. Access was gained by jumping over the fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened. The alarm system was not armed at the time.
18 November 2024 04:58 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation and a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that an item was stolen. Access was gained by jumping over the fence. The client was advised.
18 November 2024 20:25 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled. Access was gained by jumping over the fence. An item from the neighbouring property was recovered but nothing was stolen from the client. KSS placed an Armed Security Guard on site.
Why Choose KSS?
At KSS, we prioritize your safety and satisfaction. Our proactive approach ensures we deliver the best service, but it requires collaboration. Together, we can make our community safer.
Stay safe. Check your alarms and fences. Set your alarms.
SUGGESTION – link your CCTV cameras to the KSS Control Room. Call 033 330 5911 to find out costs.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team