Police investigating report of suspicious person seen in Upper Thomson near recent break-ins

Soo Chow View is about a minute’s drive from the home in Marigold Drive that was

by someone wearing a balaclava, who left after an occupant screamed.

It followed a Feb 17 incident where a person allegedly broke into a home in Taman Permata and left before the police arrived.

Taman Permata is about a four-minute drive from Marigold Drive. All three roads are near the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

Mr Chee Hong Tat, who is the MP for the area, thanked the police for increasing their presence in the neighbourhood.

“We have requested SPF (Singapore Police Force) to install more CCTVs and increase their patrols and drone surveillance, including for the forested areas behind the houses,” said Mr Chee, who is also the National Development Minister.

“Residents have also formed community watch groups to raise awareness and vigilance, and to look out for one another.”