The Archbishop of York's home has become the latest target in a wave of lead thefts to hit church buildings and property across the UK.
Police chased and arrested a suspected lead thief near the residence of Dr Sentamu, Bishopthorpe Palace, after two men were seen removing lead from the roof, reports the BBC. Police are continuing their search for the second suspect.
"Officers arrived on the scene within minutes and gave chase as the suspects fled," a spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said.
"One of the suspects, a 26-year-old local man, was arrested."
The second suspect has been described by police as white, aged 30 to 40, with dark hair and wearing a dark-coloured jacket.
Police had received reports of previous lead theft activity at the Archbishop's 13th century residence two or three days prior to Wednesday's arrest, reports the BBC.
Police appealed for witnesses or members of the public with information to come forward.
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