KSS Incidents 30th June - 15th July 2026
Dear KSS Clients
The first half of July has seen KSS Response Teams attend numerous incidents across our operational areas, with copper pipe theft, electrical cable theft, business break-ins and the theft of tools and garden equipment continuing to be the most prevalent crimes. Criminals remain opportunistic, often targeting properties with easy access, unsecured tools and vulnerable perimeter fencing. We encourage all residents and business owners to remain vigilant, ensure that alarm systems and CCTV cameras are fully operational, and report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately.
We would also like to remind all clients of the importance of opening a criminal case with SAPS after any crime has occurred. Every reported case contributes to identifying crime patterns, directing police resources and supporting investigations that may lead to the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of offenders. Even if the value of the stolen items appears small, reporting the incident plays a vital role in helping combat crime within our community.
Together, through vigilance, prompt reporting and strong partnerships between our clients, KSS and SAPS, we can continue working towards making our communities safer.
Hot Items
Cellphones
Chainsaws
Clothing & Footwear
Copper Pipes & Plumbing
Diesel
Electrical Cables
Garden Equipment
Hardware Tools
Laundry
Money
Solar Batteries
Steel Pipes
USB Devices
Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Hilton 1
Howick 14
Howick West 3
Merrivale Area 9
Pietermaritzburg 1
KSS Incidents (30 June – 15 July 2026)
30 June 2026 12:05 – Dick Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had attempted to steal a toolbox from the back of a customer's vehicle but was apprehended by staff before leaving the premises. KSS Officers escorted the suspect together with the complainant to SAPS. A case was opened.
1 July 2026 09:30 – Cargill Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received CCTV Camera footage of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had gained access by climbing over the perimeter wall and had attempted to break into a Wendy House, causing damage to one of the panels. KSS handed the situation over to SAPS.
1 July 2026 14:23 – Moonwalk Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in that had occurred overnight. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over a low boundary fence before stealing various hardware tools, including an extension lead and screwdrivers. The client confirmed that a case had already been opened with SAPS.
2 July 2026 03:09 – Overdene Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting copper pipe theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the homeowner observed a suspect stealing approximately two metres of copper piping from behind a cottage. The suspect fled by jumping over the perimeter wall into a neighbouring property. A case was opened.
2 July 2026 19:26 – Shafton Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information from a KSS Response Officer regarding a suspect found carrying suspected stolen property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a male suspect was stopped while walking along Main Street carrying two steel poles. Upon questioning, the suspect admitted that he had stolen the poles from a construction site on Shafton Road after entering through gates that had been left open. KSS Officers escorted the suspect to the premises where the theft was confirmed by the client. KSS handed the situation over to the client’s Private Security Provider.
3 July 2026 06:36 – Moonwalk Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the homeowner confronted a suspect on the property, causing the suspect to flee after stealing a folding ladder. Access was gained by climbing over a low fence before entering the workshop area. A case was opened.
5 July 2026 11:39 – Moonwalk Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting the theft of garden equipment. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over the perimeter fence before stealing a steel rake and two garden forks. A case was opened.
5 July 2026 21:56 – Moonwalk Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over the perimeter fence before stealing a garden spade and garden fork. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area. As per the client no need for SAPS as previous cases had already been opened.
6 July 2026 09:46 – Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had cut through the security mesh on the entrance gate before manipulating a window to gain access and steal the customers' laundry. A case was opened.
6 July 2026 07:37 – Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance regarding an internal theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that an employee had admitted to stealing two USB devices valued at approximately R400. The suspect agreed to reimburse the client for the stolen property.
6 July 2026 10:00 – Oleander Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a break-in that had occurred over the weekend. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had climbed over the rear perimeter fence before cutting approximately seven meters of electrical cable from machinery inside the premises.
7 July 2026 07:26 – Hilton College Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received alarm and communication failure signals from the premises. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access through the rear of the property after switching off the power supply to the alarm system. Entry was forced into several buildings where cash, refreshments and various items of clothing were stolen. SAPS attended the scene. A case was opened.
8 July 2026 08:18 – Somme Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a shoplifting incident. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen two jackets before being confronted by members of the public. The suspect dropped stolen merchandise while attempting to escape. The recovered items were returned to the store. As per the client no need for SAPS.
8 July 2026 16:49 – Harvard Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting the theft of two cellphones. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two suspects travelling in a white vehicle had entered the premises and stolen the cellphones before leaving the scene. A case was opened.
8 July 2026 19:30 – Zeederberg Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from the on-site Private Security Officer reporting an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two customers had attempted to commit fraud by exchanging product barcodes in an attempt to purchase goods at a reduced price. Store staff detected the offence before any loss occurred. As per the client no need for SAPS.
9 July 2026 17:15 – Bisley (Pietermaritzburg)
The KSS Control Room received CCTV Camera activations indicating suspicious activity at a monitored only premises. It was later confirmed by the client that suspects had forced entry and stolen solar batteries together with electrical cables before fleeing the scene.
10 July 2026 08:19 – Harvard Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information from a KSS Response Officer regarding a suspicious vehicle linked to a previous theft. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the vehicle believed to have been used during the theft of two cellphones was located in a nearby parking area. SAPS attended and escorted the driver to SAPS where further investigations continued with the complainant. A case was opened.
10 July 2026 16:52 – Oakleigh Drive (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had jumped over the perimeter fence during the previous evening and stolen sensor lights from two residential units before fleeing the scene. As per the client no need for SAPS.
10 July 2026 22:29 – Winston Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received CCTV Camera activations showing two suspects running through the area. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had attempted to steal electrical cable from municipal infrastructure before being disturbed by nearby residents and fleeing the scene. SAPS was notified and further assistance from Eskom was requested. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
11 July 2026 02:50 – Rosebank Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client after an alarm activation indicating a possible intruder. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that CCTV footage showed a suspect fleeing the premises after gaining access by climbing over the perimeter wall. A thorough inspection confirmed that no property had been stolen. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
11 July 2026 22:15 – Fyvie Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation indicating a suspect on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a full inspection of the property revealed no signs of forced entry or confirmed theft. CCTV footage showed the suspect carrying footwear while leaving the property. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
12 July 2026 12:18 – Laurel Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting suspected cable theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that electrical cables had been cut from nearby infrastructure and left lying on the ground. The Municipality and Eskom were notified to secure and repair the damaged cables.
12 July 2026 16:09 – Laurel Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation indicating a suspect had entered the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by climbing over the rear perimeter wall before stealing steel pipes and a measuring tape. KSS Officers pursued the suspect, recovering the stolen steel pipes after they were abandoned during the chase. The suspect escaped. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
12 July 2026 15:59 – Laurel Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation reporting a suspect on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had first entered the property through a hole in the perimeter fence before stealing steel pipes and fleeing to a neighbouring business. The stolen property was recovered by KSS Officers and secured pending collection by the client.
13 July 2026 22:57 – Mopani Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a mains failure signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had attempted to steal electrical cable from the property but fled after being confronted by the client. The suspect abandoned a bag containing wire and other items before fleeing. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
14 July 2026 04:37 – Overdene Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting copper pipe theft in progress. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately three metres of copper piping had been stolen after the suspect gained access by climbing over the rear perimeter wall. The suspect fled when confronted by the client. As per the client no need for SAPS.
14 July 2026 09:34 – Geekie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a break-in that had occurred during the previous night. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over the perimeter fence before stealing scrap electrical wire from the premises. As per the client no need for SAPS.
14 July 2026 18:40 – Currys Post Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance from an On-site KSS Security Officer after two suspects were observed on a construction site. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had attempted to steal two 25-litre containers of diesel but fled when detected by the KSS Dog handler. The stolen diesel was recovered and secured before being returned to the client.
15 July 2026 23:31 – Saligna Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a silent duress signal. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two suspects stole a chainsaw before fleeing the property. KSS Officers pursued the suspects but lost sight of them. A case was opened.
15 July 2026 04:56 – Main Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from a client reporting copper pipe theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen copper piping from the premises before fleeing. The client requested assistance to isolate the water supply. A case was opened.
15 July 2026 08:07 – Campbell Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over the rear gate before stealing approximately ten metres of copper piping. SAPS attended the scene. A case was opened.
15 July 2026 15:28 – Zeederberg Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that a suspect had been apprehended while attempting to steal electrical cable. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers met with the client. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had been digging electrical cable from the ground outside the premises using an axe and a hacksaw. A case was opened.
15 July 2026 21:57 – Main Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting copper pipe theft in progress. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had gained access to the property via the rear boundary adjoining an open field, before stealing approximately five metres of copper piping. The homeowner attempted to deter the suspect by shouting from inside the residence. The suspect fled the scene. At the client's request, the remaining damaged copper piping was removed to prevent further theft. As per the client no need for SAPS.
Stay vigilant. Report all suspicious persons or vehicles immediately, ensure your alarm system is armed whenever your property is unattended, and remember to report all crimes to SAPS.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team