An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say

A US soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court on theft charges, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.

Citing the court's press office, RIA said that the soldier, whom the court identified as Gordon Black, is to be detained until July 2.

"The Pervomaisky District Court in Vladivostok arrested the American soldier Gordon Black...under the 'Theft' article (of Russia's criminal code)," RIA cited the court's spokeswoman as saying.