KSS Incident Report 31 January - 11 February 2021
Dear KSS Clients
Crime trends
Copper pipes are the targeted item at the moment. There is also an increase in attempted vehicle theft and tampering with vehicles.
Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 8 incidents in Howick. There were 3 incidents in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni. There was 1 incident in Howick West.
KSS Incidents 31 January – 11 February 2021
31 January 2021 10:49 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut and copper pipes stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
3 February 2021 11:00 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that wires and a brass tap had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
4 February 2021 11:30 D174 off Boston Bulwer Road (Mpophomeni) The KSS Control Room was advised about a break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that items had been stolen from an unalarmed shed. The suspects gained access by climbing over the wall. SAPS were formally advised.