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.

Dear KSS Clients

Copper theft continues to be a concern across our operational areas, with copper piping, electrical cable and other outdoor items being targeted. We encourage all clients and residents to remain vigilant, secure vulnerable items and report any suspicious activity immediately.

A reminder on the importance of opening a case: Where a crime has occurred, we strongly encourage clients to report the incident to SAPS and open a case. Reporting incidents helps ensure that crimes are officially recorded and provides SAPS with information that can assist in identifying repeat offenders and monitoring crime trends in our communities.

HOT ITEMS
Aluminium Cans
Building Materials
Copper Piping
Electrical Cable
Fence Shocker / Energiser
Hose Pipes
Microwaves
Roller Doors
Stolen Vehicle
Taps

INCIDENT SUMMARY (CRIME AND OTHER)
Howick West 6
Merrivale 8
Howick 3
Hilton 2
Cedara 1
Currys Post 1

KSS INCIDENTS (1-16th August 2026)
1 August 2026 – 03:56 – Violet Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a Panic Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately 10 metres of copper piping had been stolen. The suspects possibly gained access through the rear corner wall or front gate, which was found partially open with the padlock unlocked. KSS Response Teams conducted patrols in the area.

1 August 2026 – 20:00 – Plane Crescent (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately half a meter of copper piping and an outside tap had been stolen from the property. Copper piping was also reported stolen from a neighbouring non-client property. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area. As per the client no need for SAPS.

3 August 2026 – 07:05 – Carel Orthman Road (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a theft from the premises. KSS Officers reported that an outside tap and large mats had been stolen from the rear veranda. The client did not require Armed Response to attend the premises.

3 August 2026 – 22:52 – Violet Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received an Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately three metres of copper piping had been stolen from the rear of the property. The suspect gained access by jumping over the perimeter fence, which was low, he was disturbed by the arrival of KSS Response. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend and the client advised that he would open a case at the police station the following morning.

5 August 2026 – 20:46 – Violet Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received an Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect was found on site after stealing approximately one and a half metres of copper piping. The suspect gained access by jumping over the perimeter fence. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

6 August 2026 – 02:41 – Violet Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received an Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen approximately four metres of copper piping. The suspects gained access by jumping over the palisade fence. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend, and the client advised that the damaged piping would be replaced that morning.

6 August 2026 – 10:10 – Rylands Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting the theft of a fence shocker. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the shocker had been left on the perimeter fence overnight and was stolen during the night. The client did not require SAPS to attend.

6 August 2026 – 13:50 – Campbell Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an Alarm Activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately one metre of electrical cable had been stolen from equipment on the property. The suspect gained access by climbing over the perimeter wall. The client did not require SAPS to attend.

9 August 2026 – 21:08 – Azalea Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting the theft of copper piping from the property. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately one metre of copper piping had been stolen. The suspect gained access by jumping over the front gate. A hose pipe was also reported stolen.

10 August 2026 – 00:07 – Sparks Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding suspects on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately five metres of copper piping had been stolen. The suspects gained access from the side of the property where the wall was low and there was an adjoining field with limited lighting. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend and patrols were requested for the remainder of the night. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

10 August 2026 – 03:25 – Brindy Mews (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received information reporting a possible break-in. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the person on site was intoxicated and had injured himself. Emergency Services were dispatched. KSS handed the matter over to Emergency Services.

10 August 2026 – 14:39 – 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 was apprehended on the railway line with stolen property. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend. The suspect was released.

10 August 2026 – 11:47 – Vear Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two suspects were seen on the premises and fled when they were noticed by a tenant. The suspects gained access by breaking through the bottom section of the pre-cast wall and stole approximately four metres of copper piping from the rear of the cottage before escaping over the rear fence. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

13 August 2026 – 10:35 – Currys Post Road (Curry’s Post)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting a break-in. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by breaking the padlock on the Wendy house. A spade that did not belong to the client was found near the fence. The client advised that they would contact SAPS to report the incident.

14 August 2026 – 07:15 – Salinga Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting an attempted theft at the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended while attempting to steal from the property but managed to escape towards the railway line. All stolen items were recovered.

14 August 2026 – 21:07 – Main Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a hijacked vehicle being pursued. KSS Response Teams and other Security Service Providers were dispatched to assist in recovering the vehicle. KSS Officers reported that the stolen vehicle was recovered. One armed suspect fled from the vehicle. A second suspect continued driving the stolen vehicle before being stopped on Main Street. SAPS and Emergency Services attended the scene.

15 August 2026 – 06:35 – Cedara Road (Cedara)
KSS Response Officers reported seeing a suspect carrying a microwave in the Cedara area. The suspect admitted to stealing the microwave from a nearby property and also admitted to stealing taps from the property. KSS Response Teams attended the premises and reported that the suspect gained access through the rear fence, pried open a door with a screwdriver and exited through the front gate. The stolen items were recovered. As per the non-client, there was no need for SAPS to attend. The Private Security Provider was contacted and notified.

15 August 2026 – 10:00 – Wilson Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received information from a KSS Senior Response Officer regarding the theft of a roller door. KSS Senior Officer reported that two suspects had stolen the roller door and sold it to a recycling business. KSS Response Teams attended the recycling premises and successfully recovered the roller door. The client was informed of the recovery and arrangements were made for the roller door to be returned to the premises.

15 August 2026 – 19:07 – District Drive (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a report of suspects on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers met with on-site staff who stated that upon returning to the property, they saw suspects running in the bush. KSS Officers reported that two suspects had gained access to the vacant main house, which was undergoing renovations, by forcing the door. A tap was stolen from the wash basin and the suspects also damaged the geyser.

16 August 2026 – 00:46 – Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a request for patrols after the client experienced difficulty arming the alarm system. While conducting an internal premises check, KSS Response Officers observed a suspect at the rear of the property. The suspect was found going through rubbish bins and fled over the fence after seeing the Response Officer. A full premises check was conducted and no damage or tampering was found. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

16 August 2026 – 08:40 – District Drive (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting suspects on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had stolen copper piping from the geyser and gained access to an empty building through the roof. The suspects also damaged the ceiling and kitchen door before stealing a tap and copper piping from a sink. The suspects fled the area. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

16 August 2026 – 22:13 – Ogilvie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation reporting a suspect entering the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by jumping over a gate and was subsequently seen entering neighbouring premises. The suspect stole approximately two metres of copper piping from behind the toilets before fleeing. KSS Response Officers closed the water supply.

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