KSS Incidents 17 - 31st August 2026

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          31st August 2026

Dear KSS Clients

Copper piping remains highly attractive to opportunistic criminals, particularly where properties have:

• Low walls
• Unsecured fencing
• No razor wire
•  Poor external lighting
• Open access to rivers, fields or bush
• Vacant buildings
• Exposed water meters and copper piping

Property owners and businesses are encouraged to check vulnerable access points, secure exposed copper piping, improve external lighting and ensure that alarm systems and cameras are correctly armed and operational.

A small security weakness can provide an easy opportunity for a criminal.

HOT ITEMS
Building Materials
Copper Piping
Electrical Cable
Fence Poles
Geysers
Microwaves
Scams
Steel Poles
Stolen Vehicles

 

INCIDENT SUMMARY (CRIME AND OTHER)
Hilton 2
Howick 10
Howick West 4
Karkloof 1
Merrivale Area 16

KSS INCIDENTS (17th – 30th August 2026)
17 August 2026 – 12:43 – Karkloof Road (Karkloof)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects gained entry by breaking a small section of a window and stole 3 geysers, copper piping, electrical cables and an outside shower. A case was opened.

17 August 2026 – 15:49 – Rooken Ridge (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a sail covering feed had been stolen from the property. The property is unfenced and has no outside lighting. As per the client no need for SAPS. Extra patrols were requested for the night.

17 August 2026 – 16:08 – Wilson Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect was attempting to gain entry to a container on the property. The suspect was confronted and left the property. KSS Response Teams located and apprehended the suspect, who was subsequently removed from the area.

17 August 2026 – 18:50 – Geekie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect was seen jumping over the front wall of the property and stealing copper pipes. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area. The client advised that they would attend SAPS the following morning to open a case.

17 August 2026 – 20:37 – Wilson Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report from an onsite KSS Security Officer regarding an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect was attempting to remove roof sheeting. The suspect was disturbed by the onsite KSS Security Officer and fled towards the N3 empty-handed.

18 August 2026 – 01:25 – Sparks Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a suspect on the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately 1 metre of copper piping had been stolen after the suspect gained access by jumping over the front wall. The water meter had also been closed. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area and all was clear.

18 August 2026 – 20:41 – Azalea Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects gained access by jumping over the low rear wall and stole a braai from the veranda. KSS Response Teams conducted a full internal and external check of the property but could not locate the suspects. As per the client no need for SAPS.

19 August 2026 – 01:03 – Merrivale Heights (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from an onsite KSS Security Officer reporting an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect attempted to steal a square steel pole from the property but was disturbed by the onsite KSS Security Officer and fled. The suspect dropped a backpack containing clothing which appeared to possibly be stolen. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area but could not locate the suspect.

19 August 2026 – 16:55 – Carel Orthamn (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a report of an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect gained access by climbing over the fence and pulled wooden panels away to gain entry. A PC box was found outside the storeroom and the client was unsure if anything had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. Extra patrols were requested for the night.

20 August 2026 – 01:06 – Loram Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a message reporting two suspects carrying a large item. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects were located near Edgar Isaacs Road and fled, dropping the item which was identified as a geyser. The suspects fled into the bushes and could not be located. KSS Response Teams and other Private Security took the recovered geyser to SAPS and handed it over.

20 August 2026 – 08:52 – Sunningdale Avenue (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had gained access by jumping over the fence and was attempting to steal shoes. The suspect was apprehended by KSS Response Teams. As per the client no need for SAPS and the suspect was released with a warning.

20 August 2026 – 22:42 – Oakleigh Drive (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects were seen on camera at the vacant property. The suspects gained access by climbing over the razor wire fence from the river side and approximately 2 metres of copper piping was stolen. The suspects were seen fleeing the property. SAPS was notified and the client advised that a case would be opened.

20 August 2026 – 23:25 – Anderson Field (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a message reporting a vehicle accident. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that vehicle had overturned after reportedly drifting. Two males were found to be heavily intoxicated and a male sustained a minor injury to his leg. Traffic Police and towing services attended the scene.

21 August 2026 – 02:27 – Rose Avenue (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call requesting Armed Response after the client suspected that suspects were on the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects gained access by jumping the fence and approximately 1 metre of copper piping had been stolen. The suspects fled before Response arrived. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area but could not locate the suspects.

21 August 2026 – 02:39 – Saligna Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a male was seen walking on the property but his movements did not appear suspicious. The male was later confirmed to have been assisting with the earlier vehicle accident at Anderson Field. KSS Response Teams checked the property and confirmed that everything was secure.

21 August 2026 – 06:40 – Oakleigh Drive (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a theft at a vacant property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen approximately 4 metres of copper piping after gaining access from the river side. SAPS was notified and attended the property but advised that they could not open a case as the unit was vacant. The owner's family was contacted and advised that the matter would be referred to the Trustees.

21 August 2026 – 08:47 – Merrivale Heights (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report from an onsite KSS Security Officer regarding a suspected theft. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been seen on the N3 carrying a metal square pole which was believed to belong to the client. KSS Response Teams searched the area and nearby scrap yards but could not locate the suspect. It appeared that suspects were pulling scrap material from underneath the fence.

21 August 2026 – 09:40 – Plant Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report from an onsite KSS Security Officer regarding a suspicious male carrying three standard fence poles. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect fled but was apprehended. The suspect admitted to stealing the fence poles from the property. SAPS was contacted and the client requested a case to be opened.

21 August 2026 – 15:36 – Flanders Crescent / Railway Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a suspicious male jumping between properties. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect was apprehended. A resident advised that the suspect had dropped a knapsack and hat on another property. The items were recovered and found to be empty. Further property checks were conducted.

21 August 2026 – 17:46 – D795 (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a microwave, air fryer and coffee machine had been stolen from the property. One camera had been cut and was found outside the yard. SAPS was informed and the client advised that a case would be opened.

23 August 2026 – 03:46 – Boston Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a Panic Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a staff member had been shot after a suspect attempted to gain entry. The suspect fired three shots and the staff member was struck in the leg. SAPS and Emergency Medical Services attended the scene.

24 August 2026 – 15:55 – Shafton Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report regarding a newborn baby found in a drain. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that SAPS attended the scene and secured the area as a crime scene. The matter was handed over to SAPS for further investigation.

25 August 2026 – 19:47 – Merrivale Heights (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report from an onsite KSS Security Officer regarding an attempted theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects attempted to steal a gate from the property but were disturbed by the KSS Guard and fled, dropping the gate. The suspects also left a knife behind.

26 August 2026 – 09:41 – Harvard Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a suspected scammer on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had attempted to scam a customer out of cash. SAPS was contacted and confirmed that the suspect and victim could be brought to the station. KSS Response Teams transported the suspect to SAPS. A case was opened.

28 August 2026 – 05:07 – Chaplin Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a Panic Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect attempted to steal metal water piping but dropped it when the siren activated and fled into a neighbouring property. The suspect gained access by jumping over the pedestrian gate. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area but could not locate the suspect. As per the client no need for SAPS.

29 August 2026 – 01:10 – Prospect Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a report of water running down the road. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen copper pipes from the business park, causing water to gush from multiple points. KSS Officers managed to shut off the water supply. The client was informed and requested that Response Teams patrol the area for anyone carrying copper pipes or water meters. The client initially requested SAPS but subsequently cancelled as he would not be available to attend the property.

29 August 2026 – 09:12 – Moonwalk Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a stolen vehicle. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had been stolen. A case was opened. The vehicle was later recovered.

29 August 2026 – 09:56 – Wapenaar Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received an Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the garage door had been tampered with and the suspect was disturbed by Response. The client attended the property. SAPS was informed and the client advised that a case would be opened. Nothing was stolen.

29 August 2026 – 09:58 – Dale Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting an attempted break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the security gate had been tampered with. KSS Officer assisted the client in repairing the gate. As per the client no need for SAPS. Extra patrols were requested.

29 August 2026 – 16:30 – Bell Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a stolen vehicle. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a vehicle had been stolen. The SAPS case number was still pending and would be forwarded to UCSI and Snipr once received.

30 August 2026 – 01:55 – Saligna Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a  CCTV Camera Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had cut a hole in the fence near the stream and gained access to the property. The suspect was seen on camera reaching through open windows and gathering tools onto a small wall. The suspect was disturbed by Response and fled through the same opening. The tools were left behind and no tools were stolen. Electrical cabling next to the open windows was found to have been stolen. The client was advised and would check the property in the morning before contacting 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