Over $15,000 worth of damage to a home is under investigation due to burglary and arson.

Someone forced entry and allegedly stole property from the home and ignited a fire in the closet before fleeing the scene.

According to The Abilene Fire and Police Departments around 8 p.m. on Saturday someone driving by noticed smoke in the 3300 block of South 6th Street.

No one was home at the time of the fire.

The fire was found in a closet and bedroom of the home, which also went through the ceiling and into the attic.

AFD and APD are investigating this incident as a burglary and arson.

There were no injuries reported and this incident is still under investigation.

Damage to the home is estimated to be around $12,000 to $15,000 dollars