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Social media influencer Antonio Ginestri arrested for ATM thefts

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July 31, 2024

Antonio Ginestri, a 19-year old social media influencer also known as Squeeze.Benz on Youtube and Instagram, was arrested for a series of robberies and ATM theft in New York and New Jersey. On his social media accounts, he would film himself speeding in sports cars and trying to get police to chase him, according to a report by NJ.com.

Authorities say he and two others robbed more than $38,000 in designer handbags as well as multiple ATMs. In one instance, he allegedly stole an ATM from a Shell gas station and put it in a BMW SUV. On another occasion, he allegedly stole an ATM from a Dunkin' Donuts that contained $4,000 in cash.

He was arrested with two other co-conspirators, including a 16-year-old. He is currently being held in Bergen County Jail.