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.

Dear KSS Clients

On Sunday the 29th March 2026, our K9 Unit held a dog demo at the Patterson Road Park Market. Our K9 Handlers got to show off their hard work and countless hours of training, dedication and love with some of our special fury team members!

Have an event planned? Want to add something special and exciting? Contact us today and arrange for a dog demo.

KSS Control Room: 033 330 5911
Pat: 082 613 2955

Seen Below (left to right) A happy Welcome with his little lady Candy. Candy showing off her outfit!

Hot Items

Cellphone chargers
Copper Pipes
Electrical Cables
Garden Furniture
Gas Bottles
Livestock
Shoes
Solar Panels

Incident Summary (crime and other)
Howick 7
Howick West 2
Merrivale area 8

KSS Incidents 17 - 31 March 2026
17  March 2026  06:51  Hillbrow Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a cable theft. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had stolen cable from the property. A case was opened.

17  March 2026  00:41  Oakleigh Drive  (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. An all-round check was conducted. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled. Nothing was stolen.

18  March 2026  05:05  Main Street  (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that they had managed to apprehend the suspect. The client and SAPS arrived on-site. A case was opened.

19  March 2026  06:47  Loram Road  (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a message from a KSS staff member requesting Armed Response. The KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had attempted to steal a garden table from a neighbour’s property but was disturbed and fled. KSS Officers recovered the table and returned it to the client.

19  March 2026  14:23  Harvard  Street  (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two staff members had been caught stealing. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS.

21  March 2026  23:44  Loram Road  (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by breaking the lower part of the cement fence and squeezed underneath it. Numerous items had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

21  March 2026  17:35  Tulip Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a positive break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

21  March 2026 19:32 Holiday Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a message reporting livestock had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS. Client requested for KSS to patrol. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

21  March 2026  01:56  Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS Response Officer reporting he had apprehended a suspect whilst on patrol. The KSS Officer reported that whilst on patrol he noticed a suspect walking on the roof of a shop building. The suspect jumped and attempted to flee but was apprehended. The suspect was in possession of stolen items. SAPS were advised and arrived on-site. KSS handed the suspect over to SAPS.

22  March 2026  14:02  Laurel Crescent (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported the suspect had attempted to steal chairs but was disturbed and fled.KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

23  March 2026  11:18  Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting SAPS. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. The KSS Officers met with the client who reported a suspect had stolen copper pipes. The suspect gained access by using a tree to jump over the fence.

25  March 2026 19:41 Laurel Crescent (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera activation of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had stolen items and fled. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

26  March 2026 07:20 Paddock Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a positive break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen a hose pipe and a pair of shoes. The suspect gained access by jumping the fence. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area. A case was opened.

26  March 2026 18:10 Sutton Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that they met with the client on-site who stated the break-in occurred at the vacant house on the property. Wiring and plugs had been stolen. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.