A car and laptop computers were stolen during a burglary at a house in Burnfoot last night.
The incident occurred shortly before 5am this morning.
The car left the scene in the direction of the Buncrana Road and was later found on fire in Birdstown Burnfoot.
This scene is currently being preserved for technical examination.
Anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have video footage, including dashcam footage, is asked to make contact with Gardaí in Buncrana on (074) 9320540 or the Gard Confidential Line 1800 666 111.