Dear KSS Clients

Copper theft continues to be one of the most prevalent crimes affecting our community, with multiple incidents involving geyser piping and exposed plumbing being targeted.

We have also seen an increase in thefts involving building materials, electrical cable, taps, gas cylinders and other opportunistic thefts from residential and business properties.

We would once again like to remind the community of the importance of opening a case with SAPS when you become a victim of crime. Every reported case assists with investigations, helps identify crime trends in the area, contributes towards building stronger cases against offenders and assists in ensuring adequate resources are allocated where they are needed most.

SUGGESTION – Ensure that vulnerable pipework is protected, perimeter security is maintained and suspicious activity is reported immediately.

Contact us today to see how we can help you with your security needs!
Control Room: 033 330 5911
Sashen (Technical Manager): 082 673 6773

Hot Items
Copper Pipes
Electrical Cables
Camera Cabling
Gas Cylinders
Steel Pipes
Corrugated Iron Sheeting
Taps
Mattresses
Tool Boxes
Cooler Boxes
Clothing
Money

Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Curry's Post 1
Hilton 2
Howick 19
Howick West 9
Merrivale Area 4

KSS Incidents 27 May 2026 – 17 June 2026
27 May 2026  21:08  Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a message from a member of the public reporting a fire on-site. KSS Response Teams, the Fire Department and EMS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that Community Members, Security Providers and Emergency Services attended the scene. The fire had already been extinguished. No injuries were sustained. The cause of the fire was believed to be an explosion involving a gas cylinder.

27 May 2026  15:30  Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a suspect tampering with electrical infrastructure. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers located two electrical boxes that had been tampered with and sections of cut copper cable. Following further information from a member of the public, KSS Officers located and apprehended the suspect on Main Road. SAPS were formally advised. The suspect was found in possession of stolen cable, copper and side cutters. SAPS attended and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.

28 May 2026  09:17  Cedara Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a report of a break-in at a commercial property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a section of palisade fencing had been removed to gain access. Due to ongoing renovations, it could not immediately be determined whether any items had been stolen. The client declined SAPS attendance.

30 May 2026  22:37  Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a suspect attempting to steal a gas cylinder. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers located and apprehended the suspect on-site. SAPS attended and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.

30 May 2026  04:08  Fraser Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance from SAPS regarding a theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately seven metres of steel piping had been stolen from the property. A search of the area was conducted but no suspects were located. SAPS arranged for a case to be opened.

30 May 2026  05:00  Davidson Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response following the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately three metres of copper piping had been stolen. No suspects were located during patrols of the surrounding area. A case was opened.

31 May 2026  03:34  Rylands Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had gained access by jumping the front gate and had stolen copper piping before fleeing the scene. A case was opened.

31 May 2026  08:50  Riley Crescent (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received information regarding a theft at a residence. KSS Officers reported that two large cooler boxes and a toolbox had been stolen from the laundry area. A case was opened.

31 May 2026  08:27  Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received information regarding the theft of copper and plastic piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access through an unsecured section at the rear of the property. As per the client no need for SAPS.

31 May 2026  16:26  Rosebank Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a report that cabling connected to a security camera had been dug up and stolen. KSS Officers reported that the camera remained in place but all associated cabling had been removed. As per the client no need for SAPS.

31 May 2026  22:01  Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received mains failure signals. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a DB Box outside one of the properties had been tampered with. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

1 June 2026  01:57  Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers conducted a full inspection and located footprints indicating recent activity. No suspects were found and nothing was reported stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

2 June 2026  21:05  Protea Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a report of suspicious activity at a vacant property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had broken a rear window but failed to gain access to the house. A mattress left outside the property was stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.

3 June 2026  02:37  Alpine Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen copper piping before fleeing the scene. A case was opened.

3 June 2026  04:52  Oleander Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure signal affecting several businesses. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that electrical cabling connected to the Eskom supply box had been disconnected. No suspects were located. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

3 June 2026  10:30  Jasmin Road (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance following a reported theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that clothing, footwear and cash had been stolen from the property. No signs of forced entry could be identified. A case was opened.

5 June 2026  10:33  Main Street (Howick) Whilst on patrol, KSS Officers noticed a suspect carrying corrugated iron sheeting. SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers recovered corrugated iron sheeting stolen from a local business. Two suspects were identified and apprehended following investigations conducted by KSS Officers. KSS handed the suspects over to SAPS. A case was opened.

6 June 2026  10:31  Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a request for Medical Assistance after concerns were raised for a resident. Emergency Services and  SAPS were notified. Medical Personnel attended the scene.

6 June 2026   23:10  Central Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a report of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a tap had been stolen. The suspect gained access by climbing over the palisade fence. Footprints were located near the point of entry. A case was opened.

7 June 2026  23:35  Overdene Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper piping had been stolen from the geyser and exterior wall of the property. The suspect gained access by jumping over the rear fence. A case was opened.

7 June 2026  23:22  Curry's Post Road (Curry's Post) The KSS Control Room received a mains failure signal. Private On-site Security Personnel attended the scene and reported that electrical cabling at the main distribution area had been tampered with. No suspects were located. Suspect had stolen twenty meters of cabling. A case was opened.

Dear KSS Clients

May has been an exceptionally busy month for crime-related incidents in our area, keeping our teams on high alert and actively responding to a wide range of situations.

We would like to remind the community of the importance of opening a case with SAPS when you become a victim of crime. Every reported case assists with investigations, helps identify crime trends in the area, contributes towards building stronger cases against offenders and contributes towards ensuring adequate resources are allocated where they are needed most.

Hot Items
Angle grinder
Bicycles
Brush cutter
Cabling
CCTV Cameras
Cellphones
Chainsaw
Copper Pipes
Electrical Drill
Groceries
Laptops
Money
Routers
Scams
Taps
TVs

Incident Summary (crime and other)
Curry’s Post 2
Howick 18
Howick West 3
Mafakatini 2
Merrivale area 18
Mpophomeni 1

KSS Incidents 1 – 28 May 2026
1  May 2026  02:45  Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen from the back of the property. The suspect had gained access by jumping over the wall and had switched the outside water meter off. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

1  May 2026  11:44  Mathandubisi (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised by KSS Operations Manager of a robbery involving one of our client’s after they had run out of fuel on the N3. KSS Officers were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen numerous items including a cellphone. KSS Response Teams traced the stolen items to a house in Mathandubisi some of the stolen items were recovered. KSS Officers reported they had received information on the whereabouts of the cellphone. KSS Response Teams managed to recover the stolen cellphone.

1  May 2026  18:36  Curry’s Post Road (Curry’s Post) The KSS Control Room received a call reporting that a vehicle had crashed into a perimeter fence. KSS Response Teams and Emergency Services were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the driver had fled the scene, leaving the passenger behind. The driver could not be located. KSS Officers handed the matter over to SAPS. A KSS Security Officer was placed on-site.

2  May 2026  01:28  Symmonds Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that while arriving on scene, KSS Senior Officer spotted the suspect fleeing along the dirt road. The suspect was pursued but could not be apprehended. KSS Officers recovered the stolen copper pipes. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS. A case was opened. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

2  May 2026  20:12  Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a non-client requesting assistance after copper pipes were reportedly stolen from the property. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that an outside tap had also been stolen. A case was opened.

3  May 2026  09:36  Vear Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received information reporting that suspects were attempting to steal cables in Vear Road. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the electrical box cover was found closed and no suspects were located on arrival. Eskom 24-hour Services was contacted and they advised that technicians would be dispatched to the scene. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

4  May 2026  14:03  Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a low battery signal from the premises. The client was contacted and Armed Response was requested. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported the suspect had stripped the new cable running from the main house to the new building and had broken the left-side window of the main house. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

5  May 2026  14:16  Gush Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect was apprehended. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had gained access by jumping over the lower section of the fence. No items were stolen as the suspect fled after being disturbed by the client. A per the client no need for SAPS. The suspect was escorted out of the area.

5  May 2026  16:22  Dalton Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client’s neighbour, reporting that a spotlight recently installed at the property had been stolen. KSS Response Officers were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect jumped over the wall to gain access. A case was opened. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

6  May 2026  18:28  Symmonds Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation of a suspect jumping over the gate at the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a full perimeter check was conducted, however there was no sign of the suspect. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had gone near a vehicle parked on the property, but nothing appeared to have been damaged or stolen. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

7  May 2026  14:07  Wear Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting Armed Response as a solar light had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that they met on-site with the client. The suspect gained access by jumping over the wall. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

8  May 2026  01:57  Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as a suspect had been apprehended. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that upon questioning, the suspect admitted to stealing bicycles. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS. A case was opened.

8  May 2026  10:09  Rosebank Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that a battery had been stolen from a truck. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. A case was opened. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

8  May 2026  08:36  Curry’s Post Road (Curry’s Post) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a positive break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported numerous items had been stolen. The suspect cut the power cable and then cut the burglar bars. A case was opened.

9  May 2026  09:20  Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received information reporting that copper piping had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the theft had occurred at the back of the property near the geyser. As per the client no need for SAPS.

9  May 2026  13:28  Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting a suspected scam involving fraudulent payments. The client advised that the suspect had arranged to collect the order and requested KSS Response Teams to be present. KSS Officers were placed on standby. The suspect failed to arrive at the premises.

9  May 2026  12:21  Main Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting suspected fraudulent transactions involving two separate collections from the business over two consecutive days. KSS Officers were informed that goods to a substantial value had been collected by different vehicles and that both payments were believed to be fraudulent. The client advised that the same driver had allegedly collected both orders and suspected that the incident formed part of a scam involving third-party delivery drivers. KSS Operations Team were able to track and apprehended the suspect. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS. A case was opened.

10  May 2026  03:37  Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation of a suspect on-site. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that access had been gained through a window that had been left open due to an extension cable. The suspect attempted to steal electrical cables. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by jumping over the wall. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

10  May 2026  19:54  Oakleigh Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that two newly installed sensor lights had been stolen from the property. A case was opened. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

11  May 2026  12:37  Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen a net covering sand and had been apprehended. As per the client no need for SAPS. The suspect was escorted out of the area.

12  May 2026  11.36  Saligna Road (Merrivale) 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 the suspect gained access by jumping over the back wall. A KSS Security Officer was placed on site. A case was opened.

13  May 2026  23:19  Woodburn Farm (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a member of public reporting a fire. KSS Response Teams and Emergency Services were dispatched. KSS Officers confirmed that the fire was located on the side of the N3 in a field. KSS Officers reported that the fire department managed to extinguish the fire.

13  May 2026  16:02  Taylor Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that a geyser had been stolen. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect was known to the client. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS. A case was opened.

13  May 2026  16:32  Geekie 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 a ladder had been stolen from inside the garage. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

15  May 2026  04:13  Mafakatini Location (Mafakatini) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Control Room contacted the Private Security Officer on-site who stated there had been a break-in. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

15  May 2026  18:01  Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client reporting that a gate battery had been stolen from the premises As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.