Cops are searching for three young men seen rummaging through a parked car before setting it on fire.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Gair Crescent in Carluke at around 3.40am on Saturday.
Eye witnesses reported seeing a trio of youths standing near the parked Seat Leon before gaining access to the vehicle.
After searching through its contents, they set it alight before fleeing the scene.
The suspects are all described as being white and aged between 16 and 20.
Detective Sergeant Jim Williamson, Wishaw CID, said: "The motive for this has still to be established, however, from our enquiries so far, we believe that it is more of an opportunist crime as the youths seen on CCTV at the car gain access, rummage about and then set it alight rather than do that at the outset.
"However, whatever the reason, we need to catch those responsible.
"We are carrying out enquiries in the area but are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the youths in the area, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage from the street, to get in touch with officers.
"Information can be passed to officers at Wishaw Police Station via 101.
“Please quote reference number 0538 of 17 October, 2020 when calling. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
