Man lures woman with cat ad

A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly using an online ad selling a cat to lure a woman he later drugged and sexually assaulted.

52 year old Ghenadie Carpov was charged with sexual assault.

Police say a woman responded to his Kijiji ad offering a cat for sale.

The woman went to a home in the Yonge and Finch area to see the cat and after she agreed to buy it the man offered her a drink.

Police say the woman fell ill and was led to his bedroom where he assaulted her.

The 26 year old woman regained control and was able to flee and call police.

Officials believe there may be other victims.