KSS Incidents 17 - 30 July 2026
Dear KSS Clients
The second half of June remained extremely active for KSS Response Teams, who attended a wide range of incidents including residential and commercial break-ins, copper and cable theft, shoplifting, trespassing, stock theft, malicious damage, and violent crime.
During this reporting period, KSS Response Officers successfully apprehended multiple suspects in connection with theft-related incidents, recovering stolen property and working alongside SAPS to ensure offenders were taken into custody. These arrests are a direct result of vigilant patrols, rapid response times, valuable information received from the public, and the close working relationships KSS maintains with Local Law Enforcement.
We would once again like to remind our clients and the wider community of the importance of reporting all criminal activity and opening a case with SAPS. Every reported incident contributes to identifying crime trends, strengthens ongoing investigations, supports successful prosecutions, and assists in ensuring that adequate policing resources are allocated where they are needed most.
As always, we encourage residents and businesses to remain vigilant by securing vulnerable items, maintaining perimeter fencing, testing alarm systems regularly, ensuring outdoor lighting is operational, and reporting any suspicious persons or activity immediately. Working together as a community remains one of the most effective ways to reduce crime and keep our neighbourhoods safe.
Hot Items
Cellphones
Clothing & Personal Items
Copper Pipes & Plumbing
Electrical Cables
Electronic Equipment
Garden Equipment
Livestock
Power Tools
Taps & Plumbing Fittings
Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Hilton 1
Howick 12
Howick West 2
Merrivale 8
KSS Incidents 17 – 30 June 2026
17 June 2026 – 19:07 Cargill Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over a damaged concrete wall before entering the residence through an unsecured window. Several valuable electronic items were stolen. SAPS attended the scene. A case was opened.
18 June 2026 – 11:30 Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of a cellphone. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had posed as a patient before entering a doctor's office and stealing a Samsung Galaxy cellphone. The device was briefly tracked before losing signal. The client advised that a case would be opened with SAPS and KSS officers were requested to remain on the lookout for the suspect.
18 June 2026 – 12:44 Ogilvie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting an attempted cable theft after CCTV footage showed a suspect attempting to remove electrical cable from an old power pole. No property was stolen. The client requested that additional patrols be conducted in the area during the night. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
18 June 2026 – 09:53 Northumberland (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access by climbing over the perimeter fence before stealing approximately two metres of copper piping and a tap. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
19 June 2026 – 15:56 Power Lane (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report from the client advising that heavy-duty electrical cables had been stolen. Temporary repairs were arranged to restore power. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
20 June 2026 – 10:48 Mapholoba Street (Tumbleweed)
The KSS Control Room received a camera activation indicating a suspicious person on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a full inspection with the client was conducted. No theft or damage was discovered.
20 June 2026 – 19:51 Power Lane (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a camera activation indicating suspicious activity. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately 40 metres of electrical cable had been stolen after suspects removed sections of razor wire to gain access. KSS Officers recovered the stolen cable and successfully apprehended a suspect hiding nearby. SAPS attended the scene and the suspect was arrested. A case was opened
22 June 2026 – 13:01 Cedara Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that copper piping had been stolen and a Wendy House had also been broken into. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
23 June 2026 – 08:39 Geekie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a large canvas awning had been stolen. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
23 June 2026 – 11:02 Miller Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call requesting immediate armed response following an assault in progress. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had entered the property after jumping over the gate. A stabbing had occurred. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS.
23 June 2026 – 12:35 Midway Business Park (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received notification of a theft of a cellphone. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. As per the client no need for SAPS. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
24 June 2026 – 02:59 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had jumped the perimeter fence before forcing entry into a tack room. Various items had been stolen. A case was opened.
24 June 2026 – 08:13 Windermere Place (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information linking recovered stolen copper piping. The client confirmed that copper piping had been stolen. KSS assisted the client and coordinated further investigations with SAPS. A case was opened.
25 June 2026 – 17:50 Bell Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had gained access through an existing hole in the perimeter fence before breaking a window. A tap, associated piping and a kettle were stolen. A case was opened.
26 June 2026 – 04:43 Rosedene Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received information reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams attended together with other Security Providers and SAPS. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen copper piping connected to the geyser before fleeing the scene. A case was opened.
26 June 2026 – 15:58 Cargill Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting a break-in. KSS Response Teams and SAPS were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that further investigations into the incident were being conducted on site. KSS handed the situation over to SAPS.
27 June 2026 – 18:18 Winterwood Lane (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation from the above-mentioned property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers conducted a thorough search of the property and surrounding area; however, the suspect had fled before their arrival. Nothing was reported stolen. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
28 June 2026 – 01:41 Devonshire Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting suspicious noises on the roof of the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects had stolen copper piping from the front of the residence and the geyser before escaping over the perimeter fence. A case was opened. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
28 June 2026 – 12:55 Harvard Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance via the I-Talk radio from an on-site KSS Security Officer following the apprehension of a suspected shoplifter. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers confirmed that the suspect had attempted to steal a jacket valued at approximately R225. A pocket knife was also recovered. The store elected not to proceed with criminal charges and the suspect was issued with a warning before being escorted from the premises.
29 June 2026 – 07:40 Birnamwood Road (Merrivale Heights)
The KSS Control Room received information reporting a stock theft. The client confirmed that two horses had been stolen after suspects cut the perimeter fence in two locations. The client requested assistance should the horses be located.
30 June 2026 – 02:02 Shafton Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting a suspect actively stealing copper piping from the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers successfully located and apprehended the suspect while attempting to flee. Copper piping and a knife were recovered and the suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
30 June 2026 – 06:47 Holiday Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call from the client reporting the theft of copper piping. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspects had escaped by jumping over the perimeter fencing. Visible footprints were located on the property. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.
Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. Check your alarms and fences. Set your alarms.
SUGGESTION – link your CCTV cameras to the KSS Control Room. Call 033 330 5911 to find out costs.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team