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Porch Pirate

Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops
Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops A 36-year-old serial porch pirate is in custody again, police said. Jaquiece S. Smith was arrested on Wednesday, June 11, following an investigation by the Garfield Police Criminal Investigation Division that found he followed delivery trucks and stole items off porches, according to a press release issued by Captain Mario Pozo. Smith had been trailing Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx trucks throughout May and June, waiting for packages to be dropped off before taking them from unsuspecting victims, Pozo said. Detectives Sebastian Tyburski, Jonathan Librizzi, and Patrolman Marvin Monroig obser…

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by Cecilia Levine
Highland Park, NJ
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Porch Pirates Busted In Highland Park Package Theft Spree, Police Say Porch Pirates Busted In Highland Park Package Theft Spree, Police Say Porch Pirates Busted In Highland Park Package Theft Spree, Police Say
Porch Pirates Busted In Highland Park Package Theft Spree, Police Say Two suspected porch pirates were caught in the act, following a series of package thefts in Highland Park, authorities said. The New Brunswick men were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Highland Park Police Department said in a news release. Officers saw the unnamed duo stealing packages from homes on North Third Avenue and Highland Avenue. The first suspect, 40, was taken into custody on North Third Avenue. He was charged with third-degree theft by unlawful taking and resisting arrest by flight. The second suspect, 36, was arrested on Highland Avenue. He was charged with third…

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by Chris Spiker
Garden City, NY
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Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic An alleged porch pirate is accused of nearly a dozen larcenies on Long Island. Police apprehended the man in connection to four larcenies that occurred on September 10, in the village Garden City. According to detectives, Old Westbury Police observed a 2023 Toyota Prius traveling northbound on Red Ground Road with a cracked windshield. The vehicle was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  During the investigation, it was determined the vehicle was connected to multiple larcenies of packages within Garden City.  The driver, New York City resident Gia Kharshiladze, age…

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by Joe Lombardi
Paterson, NJ
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Porch Pirates With 15-Round Magazine, Handgun Arrested In Undercover Operation In Wayne: Police Porch Pirates With 15-Round Magazine, Handgun Arrested In Undercover Operation In Wayne: Police Porch Pirates With 15-Round Magazine, Handgun Arrested In Undercover Operation In Wayne: Police
Porch Pirates With 15-Round Magazine, Handgun Arrested In Undercover Operation In Wayne: Police A pair of porch pirates form Newark repeatedly targeting a Wayne home were arrested during an undercover operation in which police found a handgun and 15-round magazine in their vehicle, authorities said. Steven Ariel Fong, 23 and Waldy Perez-Rivas, 20, have each been charged with with theft and weapons offenses, along with unlawful purpose and possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine following an undercover operation Friday, July 12, Wayne Police Cap. Dan Daly said. A Laurel Drive homeowner called police last Friday saying he had been awaiting a delivery of multiple cell pho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Porch Pirate With Checkered Criminal History Caught Stealing Packages In DC: Feds Porch Pirate With Checkered Criminal History Caught Stealing Packages In DC: Feds Porch Pirate With Checkered Criminal History Caught Stealing Packages In DC: Feds
Porch Pirate With Checkered Criminal History Caught Stealing Packages In DC: Feds A serial robber is facing charges in Washington, DC after being arrested for stealing packages from the front of area homes, authorities announced. District resident Daniel Greene, 41, has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple counts of theft dating back to a string of robberies last month during a Jewish holiday. It is alleged that the porch pirate was active on Saturday, Sept. 16, when he targeted homes in the 600 block of G Street NE and stole packages from at least two of them, though he didn't get far. While attempting to make off with the stolen items, he was walking away wh…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
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Know Him? Police Issue Alert For Wanted Kings Park Porch Pirate Know Him? Police Issue Alert For Wanted Kings Park Porch Pirate Know Him? Police Issue Alert For Wanted Kings Park Porch Pirate
Know Him? Police Issue Alert For Wanted Kings Park Porch Pirate An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted porch pirate. In February, a man was caught on camera stealing a FedEx package from the front of a Twin Oaks Drive in Kings Park. Police said that the alleged theft happened at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. It is unclear what was inside the stolen package. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a photo of the suspect (pictured above). Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or identity has been asked to contact police investigators in the …

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by Zak Failla
Bethlehem, PA
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Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a porch pirate who was caught on surveillance footage in a brazen package theft. The suspect — seen above — stole a package from a porch on Carter Road in Bethlehem Township and fled as a passenger in a silver vehicle around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, township police said. Neighborhood residents are asked to check surveillance footage, check for missing packages and report any thefts to police. Scroll down to view the full 21-second surveillance clip. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact Inv. Fox at 610-419-…

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by Valerie Musson
Fort Lee, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia SEEN HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia SEEN HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia
Seen HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia A porch pirate briefly loiters around the front of a Leonia home before snatching two packages, video released by police shows. The thief -- wearing a COVID mask, a cap and a hoodie -- struck in the 100 block of Reldyes Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, then took off in a silver SUV believed to be a Genesis GV80, Police Chief Scott Tamagny said. HERE's THE VIDEO: "Package thefts are on the rise this time of year. Take precautions," Tamagny said. To protect your purchases, police suggest tracking deliveries and having a friend or neighbor collect your package (For a small fee, you c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pittsfield, MA
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Police Issue Alert For Wanted Person Of Interest In Massachusetts Incident Police Issue Alert For Wanted Person Of Interest In Massachusetts Incident Police Issue Alert For Wanted Person Of Interest In Massachusetts Incident
Police Issue Alert For Wanted Person Of Interest In Massachusetts Incident Recognize him? Police investigators in Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate a wanted porch pirate who was caught on camera stealing a package from a Worcester home. An alert was issued by the Worcester Police Department, which released a photo of a suspect seen on a doorbell cam stealing a package in the middle of the day in the area of Crowningshield Road. In the photo, the suspect can be seen wearing a dark-colored Levi’s tank top with sweats and a headband. No other descriptive information was released by investigators. The incident remains under in…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
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Police Release Video Of Wanted Long Island Porch Pirate Police Release Video Of Wanted Long Island Porch Pirate Police Release Video Of Wanted Long Island Porch Pirate
Police Release Video Of Wanted Long Island Porch Pirate Know him? Police investigators on Long Island have realized a doorbell camera video of a porch pirate who calmly stole a package from an area home. Detectives said that at 1:43 p.m. on Friday, April 2, a man entered the property of a Mermaid Avenue home in Wantagh and stole a package that had been delivered earlier in the day. In the video, the suspect can be seen casually walking up the path to the front door of the home in a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and hat before taking the package and walking back to his car, and slowly driving away. Police said that the man was driving a dark-…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence
Man Wearing Medical Scrubs Steals $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence Click here for an updated story: Suspect Caught After Stealing $3K Worth Of Items From Box At Long Island Residence A porch pirate on Long Island is wanted by New York State Police investigators after getting caught on camera stealing a package with more than $3,000 worth of merchandise inside. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, a man wearing medical scrubs could be seen driving past a Southampton home in the Estates neighborhood before stopping, backing up, and parking in front of the residence. The driver, who was in a dark-colored pickup truck and had an ID badge on hi…

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by Zak Failla
Bergenfield, NJ
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New Milford PD: Porch Pirate Tied To More Than Dozen Thefts In Town, Bergenfield, Wyckoff New Milford PD: Porch Pirate Tied To More Than Dozen Thefts In Town, Bergenfield, Wyckoff New Milford PD: Porch Pirate Tied To More Than Dozen Thefts In Town, Bergenfield, Wyckoff
New Milford PD: Porch Pirate Tied To More Than Dozen Thefts In Town, Bergenfield, Wyckoff New Milford police arrested a porch pirate linked to 10 different thefts in town, as well as others in Bergenfield and Wyckoff, authorities said. Detective Sgt. Nelson Perez was following up Tuesday on a theft from a Boulevard home the day before when he spotted a car that matched one seen on surveillance video in connection with that theft, Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. Anthony Mendoza, 39, of East Rutherford was seen in the video "taking a package and leaving the area in the vehicle," Van Saders said. Perez stopped the car, assisted by Lt. John Moroney, Detective Brian Carlino and…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Harrison, NY
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Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester
Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester A Westchester community is on high alert after a porch pirate was caught on camera following a delivery truck and stealing freshly delivered packages during the holiday season. Police investigators in Mount Vernon are investigating a suspicious man who was captured on a doorbell camera walking up to a city home and stealing packages as soon as they were delivered on North Fulton Avenue. Other packages and items have also been reported stolen in the area. In the photo, the hooded African American man can be seen wearing a dark jacket and reflective construction vest. No other information ha…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
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Video: Police Ask Help In Finding This Area Porch Pirate Video: Police Ask Help In Finding This Area Porch Pirate Video: Police Ask Help In Finding This Area Porch Pirate
Video: Police Ask Help In Finding This Area Porch Pirate Police are attempting to locate a porch pirate who was caught on camera stealing packages from the front of a home in broad daylight. The suspect was caught on a doorbell security camera in Rockland County at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Tappan on Washington Street, police said. In the video, the suspect, while carrying a bag that said “roadside,” and wearing a black “Ecko Unlimited sweatshirt, jeans and dark sneakers is caught looking around before walking off with a pair of packages. The suspect proceeded to load the packages into a vehicle parked in the driveway before…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Lee, NJ
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Palisades Park PD: Off-Duty Officer Nabs Porch Pirate Palisades Park PD: Off-Duty Officer Nabs Porch Pirate Palisades Park PD: Off-Duty Officer Nabs Porch Pirate
Palisades Park PD: Off-Duty Officer Nabs Porch Pirate An alert off-duty Palisades Park police officer nabbed a porch pirate who’d stolen packages from several victims, authorities said. Officer Salvatore Farnese was in his own car Saturday when he spotted Paul R. Bossack, a known offender, in the area of Henry and Highland avenues, Sgt. George Beck said. Farnese kept an eye on Bossack, 38, of Hackettstown, until uniformed officers arrived, Beck said. Police charged him with several counts of theft and receiving stolen property in connection with a series of theft this month and last. He also was charged with driving with a suspended license. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Armonk, NY
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Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester
Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester Police investigators have released new information as they attempt to track down a pair of porch pirates who were caught on camera stalking a delivery truck and taking off with freshly delivered packages. Investigators at the Scarsdale Police Department received a report at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 1, of a package theft that had just taken place, Det. Lt. Edward Murphy said.  Murphy said that within minutes of the delivery being dropped off, an African American man wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and hat exited a white SUV that was being driven by a second suspect. T…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV
Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV See anything? The Scarsdale Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a porch pirate who was caught on camera stealing a package in front of a Graham Road home on Friday afternoon. Investigators at the Scarsdale Police Department received a report at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 1, of a package theft that had just taken place, Det. Lt. Edward Murphy said. Murphy said that within minutes of the delivery being dropped off, an African American man wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and hat exited a white SUV that was being driven by a second suspect. Th…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
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KNOW HIM? (VIDEO) Clifton PD Seeks Help Identifying Porch Pirate KNOW HIM? (VIDEO) Clifton PD Seeks Help Identifying Porch Pirate KNOW HIM? (VIDEO) Clifton PD Seeks Help Identifying Porch Pirate
Know HIM? (Video) Clifton PD Seeks Help Identifying Porch Pirate Clifton police released a video Friday in an effort to find someone who can positively identify a porch pirate who swiped packages while traveling in a commercial van. The Belgrade Avenue package thefts occurred around 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The thief was seen getting into and out of a commercial red GMC van with the business name "All Services Construction" out of 131 Moonachie Avenue in Moonachie and a telephone number of 888-327-5066. “The vehicle was not stolen,” Bracken said. He refused to comment when asked whether the business was cooperating. Anyon…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Armonk, NY
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Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A porch pirate was arrested in Westchester after getting busted stealing packages from a local home, police said. Bronx resident Jean Tapia, 33, has been arrested after allegedly stealing a package from a home in the Edgemont neighborhood, Greenburgh Police Sgt. Brian Matthews announced on Wednesday. Tapia was arrested this week and charged with one count of petit larceny. He has been booked at Greenburgh Police Headquarters and has since been released on bail. Tapia is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to respond to the charge. Police said that locals should be vigilant fo…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Know Him? Porch Pirate Follows UPS Truck, Then Steals Package In Fairfield, Police Say Know Him? Porch Pirate Follows UPS Truck, Then Steals Package In Fairfield, Police Say Know Him? Porch Pirate Follows UPS Truck, Then Steals Package In Fairfield, Police Say
Know Him? Porch Pirate Follows UPS Truck, Then Steals Package In Fairfield, Police Say Do you know him? A brazen porch pirate stole a package left moments earlier by a UPS delivery truck in Fairfield, police said. The theft occurred around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in the area of Catamount Road in the Town of Fairfield, police said. The subject, shown above, was operating a silver two-door sedan with unknown plates. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Chamberlain at [email protected] or 203-254-4808. Please reference Incident #18-47140. 

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
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Know Him? Police Seeking Public's Help In IDing Darien Porch Pirate Know Him? Police Seeking Public's Help In IDing Darien Porch Pirate Know Him? Police Seeking Public's Help In IDing Darien Porch Pirate
Know Him? Police Seeking Public's Help In IDing Darien Porch Pirate Do you know him? The unidentified person pictured above stole a package from the porch of a Darien residence and police are asking the public's help in identifying this porch pirate. The incident occurred at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The car the man was driving, possibly a dark Honda Civic, is also pictured above. Contact Darien Police with any info at 203-662-5300.

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
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Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County
Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a porch pirate caught on camera stealing a package. Stratford Police released a surveillance video on Tuesday of a suspect, who can be seen stuffing a package from a local home into a bag before pulling away in an SUV. The video, which was released on social media, can be seen in its completion, here. Investigators are attempting to identify the suspect, who allegedly may have stolen packages from other area residences. Anyone who recognizes the man or who has information into the porch poaching has been asked to con…

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by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
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Know Her? Bridgeport Police Searching For Package Thief Know Her? Bridgeport Police Searching For Package Thief Know Her? Bridgeport Police Searching For Package Thief
Know Her? Bridgeport Police Searching For Package Thief Know this woman? If so police are asking for your help. The woman, featured in a video here, has been stealing packages off of porches in the West Side area of Bridgeport, said Av Harris, spokesman for the department. In the video, the "porch pirate" is seen carrying one package as she casually walks up to the house and takes a package off the porch before slowly walking away. Anyone with information should call the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203-576-TIPS. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Eastchester, NY
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Police Investigate Opportunistic Midday 'Porch Pirate' In Eastchester Police Investigate Opportunistic Midday 'Porch Pirate' In Eastchester Police Investigate Opportunistic Midday 'Porch Pirate' In Eastchester
Police Investigate Opportunistic Midday 'Porch Pirate' In Eastchester Although the holiday season has passed, police in Eastchester are investigating a brazen “porch pirate” who stole a package in broad daylight. Police officials confirmed that they are investigating a man who took a package valued at over $100 last week from a Park Drive porch, which was captured on surveillance video at the home, which was released by News12 on Tuesday. The man could clearly be seen in the video calmly walking up to the front of the home, taking the package and walking away before taking off in a car. The suspect was sporting a gray sweatshirt, a hood and sunglasses. Polic…

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by Zak Failla