Dear KSS Clients

Please be advised that gate battery and copper piping theft have increased over the past week.

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 4 incidents in Howick. There were 2 incidents in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Merrivale.

KSS Incidents 24 – 31 May 2021
24 May 2021 09:00 Essex Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised that a gate motor had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

24 May 2021 18:50 Cherry Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised the meat had been stolen from an outside fridge. KSS Response Teams were dispatched.

24 May 2021 19:38 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Controllers were alerted to a CCTV camera activation and identified a suspect on site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled. Access was gained through a hole in the fence. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

24 May 2021 20:20 Essex Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client had heard something outside and when he switched on the light had seen a suspect fleeing. KSS Officers checked the premises. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.

26 May 2021 23:40 Old Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were requested to assist another security company. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that cable had been stolen from the back of the premises. As per the client no need for SAPS.

27 May 2021 03:27 Wiese Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been seen entering the premises but had fled. A vehicle was also noticed outside the premises. The vehicle had been broken into and items stolen. SAPS were formally advised and KSS handed the incident over to SAPS. A case was opened.

27 May 2021 14:34 Valley view Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained entry by jumping the fence. Copper pipes and cabling were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

Have a safe week.

Kind regards
Gary and the KSS Team

Dear KSS Clients

ATM theft has increased recently
Users of bank cards are advised as follows:
• Keep your bank card in sight at ALL times.
• Observe around you – if you feel uneasy then don’t proceed with the transaction.
• Keep your "pin-entry process" a secret.
• Don’t allow yourself to be distracted.
• Don’t allow anyone to assist you.
• Ensure all transactions are "sms-linked" so you get notification of transactions.
• Cancel your card immediately with your bank should your card be skimmed, stolen or money withdrawn without your approval.

TOP TIPS for staying safe in general
• Always set your alarm when you go out.
• Be observant and report anything suspicious.
• Keep personal possessions out of sight.
• Keep emergency numbers handy or on speed dial.
• Know your neighbours.

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 5 incidents in Merrivale. There were 4 incidents in Howick. There were 2 incidents in Mpophomeni. There was 1 incident in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Birnamwood.

KSS Incidents 11 – 23 May 2021
14 May 2021 09:58 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from an on-site Security Guard. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that diesel had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

15 May 2021 09:48 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that someone had been robbed at an ATM. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that 2 males had offered to assist a women with withdrawing money and then made off with the cash. SAPS and the bank were advised.

15 May 2021 19:11 Ridge Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was a suspect in the yard who had stolen a light. As per the client no need for SAPS.

16 May 2021 08:28 Midmar Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised that 2 suspects had been apprehended cutting a fence. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspects were handed over to SAPS.

16 May 2021 09:26 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client advising that he had seen a suspect pulling an air conditioning unit off a wall. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect had fled. SAPS were formally advised.

17 May 2021 16:25 (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room received a call from Midlands EMS who advised that a young boy had been involved in a hit and run in Mpophomeni. The vehicle was identified on the UCSI cameras and a KSS Response Team managed to locate the vehicle. The driver abandoned his vehicle and was picked up and driven away in another vehicle. Two KSS Response units chased the second vehicle and managed to pull it over. Mpophomeni SAPS and the Umgeni Traffic Department arrested the suspect.