Police received information the woman was believed to be in possession of a prohibited drug. 

They located her at the Parkes Bus Interchange and conducted a search. 

A small amount of crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamine, was located in her wallet, while a pipe, believed to be used for smoking methylamphetamine, was found in her handbag. 

The woman was arrested, taken to Parkes Police Station and interviewed. 

She was charged with possess prohibited drug and will appear in Parkes Local Court on January 15. 

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Police are investigating a break and enter at a motel in Welcome Street overnight on Sunday.

A vacuum cleaner and a small white container was taken from the cleaners storeroom. 

CCTV footage captured a male and female in their early 20s at the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Parkes Police on 6862 9999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Three vehicles were broken into overnight on Monday. 

A wallet containing cash and other personal items was stolen from a vehicle parked in Bushman Street. 

The wallet – minus the cash – was located on the corner of Bushman and Clarinda Streets on Tuesday. 

In Rees Avenue, two vehicles parked in the driveway of a residence were also broken into. 

The owners believe the vehicles were left secured.

After noticing a door opened on one of the vehicles, the owners discovered loose change was taken from one of the vehicles and an envelope containing cash taken from the other. 

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Windows were smashed at two primary schools overnight on Wednesday.  

A large ceramic pot and a brick were thrown through two windows at Holy Family School. 

The windows are valued at $1000.

Two windows on the eastern side of Parkes Public School’s hall were also smashed. 

No entry to the hall was gained and nothing was stolen. 

Investigations are continuing.