A thief was seen (to be) climbing over the fence ...

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Tan Elaine

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I saw a thief climbing over the fence of my neighbour's house.

In the passive voice, is 'to be' needed in the following sentence?

A thief was seen (to be) climbing over the fence of my neighbour's house.

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