Two Men Sentenced for Nationwide Walmart Merchandise Theft Scheme
Two men, Anthony Belser and George Mayo, have been sentenced for stealing over $360,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart stores across 11 states, including Georgia, Florida, and Massachusetts, over a 10-month period starting in 2022. They employed a method of…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 19, 2026 —
Anthony Belser and George Mayo have received significant prison sentences for orchestrating a large-scale theft operation targeting Walmart stores across multiple states. The scheme, which spanned approximately 10 months and began in 2022, resulted in the loss of over $360,000 worth of merchandise.
The pair carried out their thefts in 11 different states, including Georgia, Florida, and Massachusetts. Their method involved a specific technique of concealing high-value items within packaging or containers of lower-priced goods. This tactic was designed to bypass security measures and point-of-sale systems, allowing them to pay less than the actual value of the merchandise taken.
The investigation culminated in the sentencing of both individuals. Anthony Belser was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 10 years of that sentence to be served. George Mayo received a more severe sentence of 40 years, with 20 years to be served.
In addition to their prison terms, both Belser and Mayo have been ordered by the court to pay restitution. The total amount of restitution is yet to be specified, but it is intended to compensate for the financial losses incurred by Walmart due to their criminal activities. The scope of the operation, involving numerous states and a substantial monetary value, underscores the scale of the retail theft enterprise.
Story summarized from the original created by ANF staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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