A car stolen from Cranbourne was found alight in the middle of Pound Road West, Dandenong South.
CFA crews called to the blaze about 1am on Sunday 2 October extinguished the fire.
Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Tony Lavars said thieves took the 2004 silver Ford Falcon from a Cranbourne address on Sunday 25 September.
He appealed for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.