A 49-year-old Chinese man who is believed to be involved in a spate of armed robberies in Serangoon North estate has been arrested.

He was nabbed at his home in Phillips Avenue at about 11.20 pm on Wednesday.

His victim included a 28-year-old woman who was robbed at Block 140, Serangoon North Avenue 2 on March 29 at about 2 am. She was returning home after visiting some friends when the suspect, armed with a fruit knife, robbed her of cash and valuables worth about $400.

The suspect is believed to be involved in another armed robbery where a Malay woman was robbed of her handbag and belongings.

The man will be charged in court on Friday for armed robbery, which carries a maximum of 14 years jail and at least 24 strokes of the cane.