Mathew Leong happened to hear the cries for help from a woman at a void deck at Blk 173, Woodlands St 13 at 9pm.
She was being assaulted by a thief, who also snatched her handphone and then ran away.
Mr Leong gave chase and managed to detain the 30-year-old man till police arrived shortly and arrested him.
Police have commended Mr Leong for his public spiritedness and bravery.
The suspect will be charged in court on Monday. For robbery with hurt, he faces up to 20 years in jail and caning.
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