A house fire that ignited in a Clarinda Street home early Sunday morning is still under investigation.
Emergency services were called to the home about 2am, with Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguishing the blaze.
Initial reports say the occupants were safely evacuated and that there were no injuries.
Parkes police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.
Meanwhile officers are searching for a third offender in relation to motor vehicle thefts in Parkes.
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They are seeking the assistance of the public to help locate 19-year-old Calvin Nelson who has outstanding warrants for stealing a motor vehicle and associated traffic offences, and several domestic violence offences.
Police are continuing their investigations on the two individuals who were arrested and charged on January 30 with multiple break-in and stealing offences.
"We are very confident there will be more charges," Officer in Charge at Parkes Police Chief Inspector Scott Rayner said as forensic testing continues.
"We're eagerly awaiting those results."
In other police updates there are reports of another car theft occurring in High Street, which officers were attending to at the time of publication.
POLICE TURN TO PUBLIC AFTER POWER TOOL HAUL
Police are appealing for information after the discovery of power tools and equipment believed to be stolen.
About 9.50pm on February 7, officers attended London Road near Parkes and spoke to the occupant of a Ford Territory parked at the location.
Checks revealed the vehicle’s registration was cancelled and during a search of the vehicle, officers located numerous tools and other items.
The 22-year-old male occupant was arrested and taken to Parkes Police Station where he was found to be in possession of knives and tools.
He was charged with custody of a knife in a public place and possess house breaking implements.
He appeared at Parramatta Local Court on February 8 where he was formally refused bail, to reappear at Parkes Local Court on February 20.
The vehicle and contents were seized by police and during a further search a large quantity of tools and equipment believed to have been stolen were located.
The items included:
Engel Portable fridge, four Stihl chainsaws, Kincrome socket sets and spanners, Milwaukee battery charger, Milwaukee drill set in tool box, Milwaukee circular saw, two Milwaukee batteries, Milwaukee cordless multi tool, Milwaukee compact friction impact wrench, Makita long nozzle blower, Makita circular saw, Makita brushless air compressor skin and hose, Makita cordless nailgun, and an air compressor.
Police are encouraging members of the public to view the photographs of the items on the Central West Police District Facebook page and if you believe you are the rightful owner of any of the items, please contact Parkes Police on 6862 9999.
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