Pickup truck crashes into Toronto mushroom dispensary in latest suspected targeted attack
Posted August 21, 2025 5:20 am.
Last Updated August 21, 2025 2:43 pm.
Toronto police are investigating an early-morning crash involving a pickup truck that slammed into the storefront of Shroomyz, an illegal magic mushroom dispensary.
The incident occurred at 497 Bloor Street West, approaching Brunswick Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday and is being treated as a possible deliberate act.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the vehicle, described as a pickup truck, was travelling at a high rate of speed before ramming into the shop multiple times. The driver, who was reportedly wearing a ski mask, exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
No injuries were reported, and the store was closed at the time of the crash.
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This is the latest in a string of incidents involving Shroomyz locations across Toronto, as police have reported multiple cases of arson, gunfire, and vehicular attacks targeting magic mushroom shops.
Just days earlier, a separate Shroomyz dispensary at 502 Yonge Street was the target of a suspected arson. Toronto Fire Services responded to a blaze at that location around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 6, which police are continuing to investigate.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the Bloor Street crash is connected to the previous incidents in Toronto.
“While it’s too early to determine whether they are connected, what is clear is that these situations stem from illegal drug operations,” Toronto police tell CityNews.
“Those who choose to profit from selling psilocybin and other illegal substances are putting everyone at risk. These markets attract violence and undermine community safety.”
Police add they will continue to investigate any complaints about psilocybin dispensaries as they attempt to contain these illegal operations.
“Unfortunately, as soon as these shops are closed, they often reopen shortly after under the same or different names,” police tell CityNews. “We also work with the City, as these brick-and-mortar shops may be subject to bylaw, permit, and zoning infractions in addition to criminal enforcement.”
Toronto police are asking anyone with information about Thursday’s crash or the suspect to come forward.
