Dear KSS Clients

A Proud Moment for Knight Security Solutions!

Knight Security Solutions is proud to have received the Free Me Bronze Corporate Custodianship Plaque in recognition of our support and commitment to the important work carried out by Free Me.
Two members of our KSS Team (Pat and Tayla) recently had the opportunity to spend the morning at Free Me, where they officially received the plaque and enjoyed a tour of the facility.
It was a wonderful opportunity to go behind the scenes, learn more about the incredible work Free Me does, and see first-hand the dedication, compassion and effort that goes into caring for and protecting wildlife.

“Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Pat and I really enjoyed our visit and getting to have a little walk around Free Me to see the incredible work you do. We learnt so much and left with even greater admiration for the dedication, love and care that goes into rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for our wildlife.
It was truly inspiring to see the amazing work you do first-hand. Thank you for everything you do for our wildlife, and for allowing us to be a small part of such a special cause. ”

Hot Items

Bluetooth Speakers
Cellphones
Copper Pipes & Copper Cable
Garden Equipment (Hose Pipes)
Generators
Metal Drums
Solar Panels & Solar Lights
Vehicle Accessories (Truck Tarpaulin Cover)
Wheelbarrows

Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Boston 1
Hilton 2
Howick 10
Howick West 2
Merrivale 4
Merrivale Heights 2
Petrusstroom 1


KSS Incidents 16–31 October 2026
16 October 2026 – 08:07 Park Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report from the client advising that a suspect had entered the property and stolen a 200-litre metal drum. The suspect had emptied the compost from the drum into the garden before leaving with it. The suspect had also attempted to break the lock on a box at the cottage but was unsuccessful. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

19 October 2026 – 00:42 Prospect Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a CCTV Camera Activation from a premises. CCTV Camera Footage showed a suspect walking on the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a full check and patrol of the area were conducted, but no suspect was located and there were no signs of tampering to the building. CCTV Camera  Footage was sent to the client.

19 October 2026 – 02:41 Hilton College Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation from a lodge reporting an attempted break-in. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported signs of tampering to a door and the back verandah window. After reviewing the photographs, the client confirmed that the incident had occurred at Acacia Lodge and not Caracle Lodge. Response met with the site representative, who advised that he would check the premises in the morning. No entry into the lodge was confirmed, and it was still to be established whether anything had been stolen.

19 October 2026 – 19:00 Alpine Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a report from the client advising that a suspect had entered the property and stolen a wheelbarrow. The suspect was seen on video leaving the premises by jumping over the main gate. The client was unsure how the suspect had gained access and would check the property the following morning to establish whether anything else had been stolen.

20 October 2026 – 16:54 Davidson Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report from the client advising that her hose pipe was missing from the yard. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect had gained access by jumping over the fence and had left a shoe behind. A check of the property was conducted with the client, and there were no signs of a break-in. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

20 October 2026 – 19:39 Old Main Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call from an Onsite KSS Security Officer requesting assistance after noticing people outside the premises. KSS Senior Response was dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a truck was parked a short distance from the property, with two men standing near the crusher stone and sand. When the guard shone his torch towards them, the truck drove off and one of the men fled into the bush in the opposite direction. The client was informed, and the guard was advised to contact the Control Room immediately should anything further occur.

21 October 2026 – 01:16 Hilton College Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation from the premises and dispatched KSS Response Teams. KSS Officers reported that the coffee shop door had been broken and a generator had been stolen. Hilton SAPS was contacted and a vehicle was requested to attend. The client opened a case with SAPS. Further information confirmed that a work cellphone valued at R5,400 and a Bluetooth speaker valued at R5,000 had also been stolen. The value of the generator was still to be confirmed. KSS Senior Response conducted patrols in the surrounding area in an attempt to locate the suspects and stolen property, but nothing further was found.

Dear KSS Clients

We would like to thank the Royal Agricultural Show for an amazing few days at the first show in its new home. Thank you to all our clients that stopped by to say hi!  Everyone that came to watch our doggos in actions! We can’t wait to be back next year!

Save the date:

Royal Show
28th May – 2nd June 2027

Hot Items
Clothing & Personal Items
Copper Pipes & Plumbing
Dog
Electronic Scrap & Cables
Garden Equipment
Gate Batteries
Heaters & Audio Equipment
Milk
Solar Lights & Fence Energizers
Toys & Stationery
Vehicle Accessories

Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Howick 14
Merrivale 4
Howick West 2
Tweedie 1
Boston 1
Petrusstroom 1

KSS Incidents – 1–18 October 2026
1 October 2026 – 12:38 – Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a dispute involving R105,000 deposited into the wrong bank account. Both parties attended  FNB to resolve the matter, and  SAPS took over the situation. No further information was received.

3 October 2026 – 23:00 – Laurel Crescent (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a fire at a property. The fire department had attended. The client confirmed that a staff member who had suffered severe burns had unfortunately passed away. The cause of the fire was unknown.

4 October 2026 – 17:24 – Campbell Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a dog theft. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that suspects gained access by jumping over the rear fence near the river and appeared to be looking for a specific dog.

4 October 2026 – 22:57 – Rylands (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately four to five metres of copper piping had been stolen. The suspect gained access by placing plastic bags over the barbed wire and fled towards the river. A case was opened.

.6 October 2026 – 08:51 - Cedara Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a theft at a school. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that toy containers, marker pens and scissors had been stolen. The client was unsure when the incident occurred as the school had been closed. Suspects were believed to have gained access by jumping over the rear fence. A case was opened.

.6 October 2026 – 11:00 – Plane Crescent (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a request for assistance from a family member who had been unable to contact the occupant for some time. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers found the property locked, with the occupant’s vehicle on the premises. SAPS entered the property with the family’s permission and found the occupant deceased. No break-in was confirmed..

7 October 2026 – 07:13 – Divine Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched and found that copper piping had been stolen. A neighbour had noticed water leaking the previous evening and had sent the client a message. The client’s son advised that he would report the matter to SAPS. No fence activations were received.

7 October 2026 – 07:30 – Main Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a break-in. The gate motor had been damaged, and suspects had attempted to force the electronic storeroom lock before breaking a windowpane and stealing electronic scrap. The storeroom had no alarm system. The client advised that the matter would be reported to SAPS and that no Inspector was required.

10 October 2026 – 05:00 – Memory Lane / Park Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of a suspicious person carrying an item. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Response Teams patrolled the area and spotted a suspect who dropped a black refuse bag containing a green garden hose before fleeing through a field. The suspect could not be located. The hose was taken to the KSS office.

11 October 2026 – 17:11 – Tweedie
The KSS Control Room received a report from a KSS Onsite Security Officer of a grass fire that could spread towards a factory. The Fire Department was contacted and attended the scene. The fire was extinguished and brought under control. No goods were reported stolen.

12 October 2026 – 20:19 – R617 (Boston)
The KSS Control Room received information regarding a break-in. Video footage showed two suspects on the premises. Numerous electrical tools were stolen.

12 October 2026 – 19:39 – Alpine Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched and reported that approximately two metres of copper piping had been stolen. Water was gushing from the pipes, and the mains were closed. A case was opened.

13 October 2026 – 19:08 – Prospect Road (Howick West)
The KSS Control Room received a report from an Onsite KSS Security Officer that a staff member had allegedly taken milk in a steel flask. Approximately half a flask of milk was found beside the staff member’s bag and kept at the guardhouse. The client advised that CCTV footage would be checked and the matter would be dealt with internally.

14 October 2026 – 07:00 – Bell Street (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received information that a suspect had been apprehended with an outdoor solar light and a cooler box believed to have been taken from the premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The client advised that his son would meet response and open a case. SAPS was informed.

14 October 2026 – 07; 40 – Symmonds Lane (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report that a gate battery had been stolen during the night. The suspect reportedly reached through the palisade fence and damaged the gate motor casing with a brick. No alarm activations were received. The client was at SAPS to open a case.

14 October 2026 – 13:24 – Petrusstroom Road (Petrusstroom)
The KSS Control Room received a report that a solar-powered energizer for a cattle fence had been stolen. The equipment was situated deep on the farm and was not alarmed. The client had already opened a case at SAPS.

14 October 2026 – 14:20 – Prospect Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of stolen refrigeration pipes and copper piping. The client requested  KSS Guarding for several nights while replacement pipes were installed and secured.

14 October 2026 – 18:38 – Vear Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report that approximately ten metres of copper piping had been stolen. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The suspect gained access over a wall and forced open the water meter before closing the valve. A tool was left at the scene. The client advised that a case would be opened the following morning and requested random patrols. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

15 October 2026 – 03:44 – Vear Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched and reported that a suspect had jumped over the lower fence and stolen approximately two metres of copper piping from the geyser. The client did not request SAPS at the time and would decide later.

17 October 2026 –13:29– Cedara Road (Hilton)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. KSS Response Teams were dispatched and checked the premises with the client. Nothing appeared to be missing.

17 October 2026 – 19:54 – Shafton Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a report of theft during the day. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that approximately eight metres of copper piping, three taps and a car jack had been stolen. The water meter had been switched off, preventing a leak. The client requested SAPS the following morning. KSS conducted extra patrols in the area.

18 October 2026 – 14:30 – Wapenaar Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a report that a pair shoes had been stolen. The suspect, dressed in black, jumped over the rear wall and struck the dog with a stick before fleeing into the bush. KSS Response Teams searched the area and conducted patrols but could not locate the suspect. The client did not request SAPS.

Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. Check your alarms and fences. Set your alarms

.Remember – You are safer with us

!Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated  KSS Team