Police are warning residents to be vigilant for a "spiderman" burglar who they believe is so agile he can scale the side of buildings.

Dutton Park police took the unusual step of revealing they had intelligence that a man who they believe had conducted a number of burglaries in high-rise apartments in the past was about to strike again.

Police are concerned a "spiderman" burglar will strike again. Credit:Courtesy Columbia Pictures

"We received reliable information in the last 48 hours that a person who we have had dealings with for a number of years is in a situation where it is probably likely he will be committing offences," Senior Sergeant Greg Bishop of Dutton Park police said.

Police believe the man was responsible for a prolific number of burglaries in the area last year.