Dear KSS Clients

Please note that KSS has TWO alternative numbers for the KSS Control Room over and above the 033 330 5911 number. These are:

0724042106 and 0730019439

Incident Summary (crime and other) – 3 weeks
There were 11 incidents in Howick. There were 5 incidents in Merrivale. There were 2 incidents in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Karkloof. There was 1 incident in Mount West. There was 1 incident in Elandskop. There was 1 incident in Midmar. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni.

KSS Incidents 24 January – 15 February 2022
25 January 2022 19:00 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that diesel had been stolen. One suspect was apprehended. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

26 January 2022 06:21 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the palisade fence had been damaged and two strips of metals had been removed. The client reported to site and confirmed that no entry was gained into the premises. As per the client no need for SAPS.

27 January 2022 17:00 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that copper pipes had been stolen from the back of a storeroom. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

31 January 2022 00:18 Laurel Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a positive break-in. Access was gained by cutting the fence and then breaking the kitchen window. An electronic item was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

31 January 2022 02:20 R617 (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from Red Alert advising them of a positive break-in to a Red Alert client. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the fence then forcing open the burglar gate a door. A laptop was stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

3 February 2022 22:00 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised by a KSS Inspector that on-duty day shift KSS Security Guards had reported an attempted break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers confirmed that ceiling boards had been damaged. Nothing was stolen. The client was advised accordingly.

Dear KSS Clients

Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 4 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale.

KSS Incidents 13 – 23 January 2022
13 January 2022 11:26 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that they had apprehended a suspect stealing items. SAPS were formally advised.

17 January 2022 08:02 Holiday Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that a scooter had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

17 January 2022 10:40 District Drive (Merrivale Heights) The KSS Control Room were advised that a motorcycle had been stolen. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that access was gained by cutting the fence. The motorcycle was parked outside. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

18 January 2022 06:21 Geekie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised that 2 suspects had stolen items from their employer. KSS Officers on scene reported that the suspects were apprehended. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the incident over to SAPS. A case was opened.

18 January 2022 07:15 Via Roma Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in to a vehicle. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that items were stolen from the vehicle. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

19 January 2022 04:42 Laurel Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a break-in. Access was gained by damaging the fence. Electronic items were stolen and the alarm system was damaged. SAPS were formally advised. As per the client no need to open a case.

20 January 2022 10:55 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the neighbour had seen suspects entering the property and called for assistance. Two suspects fled with stolen items. One suspect was apprehended by members of the community. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.

22 January 2022 17:05 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended trying to steal items from a store. SAPS were formally advised.

23 January 2022 14:36 Market Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a break-in. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the client was home at the time but did not hear anything. A window was broken and electronic items were stolen. There were no other signs of forced entry. SAPS were formally advised. As per the client no need to open a case.

Have a safe week. Always set your alarm. Secure outbuildings. Report crimes to SAPS.

Remember – you are safer with us!

Kind regards
Gary and the proactive, dedicated KSS Team