KSS Incidents 1-17 April 2026

Dear KSS Clients

In the last week KSS has attended to three vacant properties that have been vandalized.

Vacant properties and homes currently on the market that are empty without alarm systems, are increasingly being targeted by opportunistic criminals.

It is essential that these properties are properly secured at all times. This includes ensuring alarm systems are installed, active, and linked to a reliable response service, as well as maintaining good perimeter security such as locked gates, secure doors, and adequate outdoor lighting.

Regular checks on the property are also strongly recommended. Taking these precautions not only helps protect valuable assets like appliances, fittings, and copper piping, but also reduces the risk of illegal occupation or vandalism.

Contact us today to see how we can properly secure your vacant properties.

KSS Control Room: 033 330 5911
Sashen (Technical  Manager): 082 673 6773

Hot Items
Chairs
Copper Cables
Copper Pipes
Doors
Electrical Cabling
Ladders
Pool Pump Fittings
Taps

Incident Summary (crime and other)
Boston/Bulwer 1
Cedara 1
Howick 9
Howick West 5
Karkloof 3
Merrivale area 3

KSS Incidents 1 – 16 April 2026
01 April 2026 12:34 Paddock Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been tampered with. Nothing was stolen as the suspect was disturbed. As per the client no need for SAPS.

02 April 2026 15:30 Collier Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting copper pipes had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

02 April 2026 19:04 Loram Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from the KSS Operations Manager reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers met with the client on-site and reported copper pipes and numerous other items had been stolen. The suspect gained access by jumping the fence. A case was opened.

06 April 2026 08:30 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting copper pipes had been stolen. The KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect gained access by jumping the fence. A case was opened.

07 April 2026 02:42 Lawton Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers met on-site with client who stated his dog has not stopped barking towards the garden. KSS Officers conducted an-all round check. A suspect was found hiding in the bush. The suspect stated he attempted to steal copper pipes. As per the client no need for SAPS. The suspect was escorted out of the area.

07 April 2026 22:25 Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a message reporting furniture had been stolen. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by jumping over the small gate. Numerous items were stolen. A case was opened.

08 April 2026 05:34 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting money stolen out of a till. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect came in looking for work and then proceeded to steal money out of a till. A case was opened.

08 April 2026 17:30 Blossom Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting suspects onsite. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers met the client on-site who reported that upon arriving at home, he noticed suspects in his garage. He then closed the garage door. KSS Officers reported that two minor children were found inside the garage. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS and Social Services.

09 April 2026 12:00 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS onsite Security Officer via Italk Radio reporting a minor accident. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported a vehicle had driven into the back of another vehicle. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS.

09 April 2026 12:06 Boston/Bulwer (Bulwer) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting two transformers had been tampered with. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported the suspect gained access by going underneath the fence. Two transformers were stripped. Copper was stolen. A case was opened.

09 April 2026 14:16 District Dive (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a message from a non-client reporting a suspect had stolen taps. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect was apprehended. SAPS took over the situation.

09 April 2026 23:55 St Josephs Road (Cedara) The KSS Control Room received a Mains Failure signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the kitchen section had been broken into. Copper cables had been stolen. After finishing his investigation, he returned to the vehicle and found the driver side window smashed. A KSS Security Officer was placed on site for the night.

10 April 2026 01:34 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a panic signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that they met with the client on-site who stated that copper pipes from the geyser had been stolen.

11 April 2026 06:46 Protea Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a non-client reporting a suspect exiting a neighbouring property carrying copper pipes. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officer reported that he gave chase to the suspect however the suspect managed to get away. KSS Officers obtained contact details of the owner and made contact. KSS Officers met the owner on-site. The property was not locked. Suspect stripped the lights and copper pipes however only the copper pipes were taken. As per the client no need for SAPS.

11 April 2026 08:12 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response as a vehicle had been broken into. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported a client had a cellphone stolen out the vehicle. A case was open.

11 April 2026 23:21 Rosedene Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response as there are three suspect trying to break into a house. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers met with the client who stated the suspects had fled when they noticed the client. An all-round check was conducted. No signs of forced entry or tampers. KSS Officers located two of the suspects. KSS handed the situation over to SAPS.

13 April 2026 07:27 Devine Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a message reporting a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect was apprehended by KSS and other Security Providers. It was confirmed nothing had been stolen. KSS handed the situation over to SAPS and the client’s Security Provider.

13 April 2026 23:24 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported suspects had cut and stolen copper pipes. A case was opened.

14 April 2026 09:40 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in on a vacant property. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had gained access underneath the palisade fence. They then gained access into the building via the roof. The suspects had stripped the inside of the building. A case was opened.

15 April 2026 12:00 Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a message from a KSS Staff member reporting a positive break-in on a vacant property. KSS Senior Officer was dispatched. KSS Senior Officer reported the property was vandalized. All copper pipes and electrical cables were stolen. Suspects gained access through the ceiling. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

15 April 2026 09:40 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had gained access through the electric fence that was off. Copper Pipes were stolen. A case was opened.

15 April 2026 19:30 Pearl Lane (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a member of the public reporting suspects jumping the fence. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported suspects had stolen a laptop and a wallet. The client’s Security Provider was notified and KSS handed the situation over.

16 April 2026 07:05 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a panic signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported suspects had stolen copper pipes. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. 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