# Two Men Get 25-40 Year Sentences for Walmart Theft

> Two men sentenced to 25-40 years for stealing $350k+ in Walmart merchandise across 11 states.
- Title: Two Men Get 25-40 Year Sentences for Walmart Theft | Shortify
- Summary: Two men sentenced to 25-40 years for stealing $350k+ in Walmart merchandise across 11 states. Anthony Belser and George Mayo received 25 and 40 years in…
- Keywords: anthony belser, george mayo, walmart, rico act, organized retail theft, cherokee county, restitution, news, local, Two, Men, Get
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/19/2-men-sentenced-stealing-more-than-350000-merchandise-walmart-stores-11-states
- Published: 2026-09-19T20:20:12.076+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anthony belser, george mayo, walmart, rico act, organized retail theft, cherokee county, restitution, news, local
## First Arrest
Two men stole $15,000 worth of electronics from a Walmart in Georgia.
## Theft Span
They stole $362,844 worth of merchandise over 10 months starting in 2022.
## Theft Method
They hid merchandise in laundry baskets and paid for lower-value boxes.
## Sentences
Anthony Belser gets 25 years with 10 served immediately, George Mayo 40 years with 20 served immediately.
## RICO Charges
Mayo pleaded guilty to RICO violations and organized retail theft in March 2026.
## Repayment
They must pay $328,448 in restitution to Walmart stores.
## Key takeaway

Anthony Belser and George Mayo received 25 and 40 years in prison for organized retail theft across 11 states.