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Wayne County’s ‘Deputy Dolittle’ mannequin has quit after watching for speeders for 16 years. (But a new guy may replace him soon.)

Law enforcement officers in the south-central Utah county, which includes the north entrance to Capitol Reef National Park, are looking for a new mannequin to place in the police cruiser that the sheriff’s office parks at strategic spots to deter speeders.

The old mannequin, dubbed “Deputy Parker Bogus Dolittle,” was originally procured by the former sheriff, Kurt Taylor, according to Deputy Micah Gulley. The new sheriff, Dan Jensen, was sworn in Monday, and when Taylor left office, he took Dolittle with him, Gulley said.

Gulley said a few people have called in, or posted on social media, wondering if the mannequin was stolen.