California man arrested in theft of Tokyo 2020 gold medal, prize not yet recovered

A Southern California man was arrested on suspicion of stealing an Olympic gold medal belonging to a member of the 2020 U.S. Women's Volleyball Team, authorities said Tuesday.

Jordyn Poulter reported the medal stolen May 25 after the Olympian found her car broken into at a parking garage in Anaheim, police said in a statement.

The 31-year-old suspect is charged with residential burglary, vehicle burglary, identity theft and possession of narcotics, officials said.

The suspect, an Anaheim resident, has a "lengthy criminal history," the statement said.

Poulter was part of the team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.