Erik Andersen (child molester)
Convicted Norwegian child molester from Bergen
Erik Andersen (born 20 March 1952), also referred to in the media as The Pocket Man (in Norwegian "Lommemannen"), is a convicted Norwegian child molester from Bergen. He was arrested in 2008, accused of molesting hundreds of children since 1976, and in 2010, he was convicted and sentenced to preventive detention with a minimum term of 9 years, with the possibility of extension for as long as he is deemed a danger to society. He was released in November 2014.
"The Pocket Man" was originally the name given by the Norwegian police and media to the then unidentified child molester. The man who has been at large since 1976, has been accused of committing sex crimes against minors throughout Southern Norway. "The Pocket Man" might have lured boys in numerous localities and has been characterized by law enforcement as a "dangerous serial criminal". The last known incident of the Pocket Man took place in Skjolden in Luster Municipality on 14 June 2006. The police have registered about 160 cases. The police allege that several occurrences also have not been reported. In August 2009 the suspect was formally indicted and charged with 60 cases, including two cases of rape of small boys.
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