What a crappy way to start your week, huh? According to TMZ, John Travolta made a quick stop out in Santa Monica yesterday, and came outside to find his car was STOLEN in a matter of minutes! This leads me to think he likely did something dumb like left the keys in it! Unless these thieves are just REALLY good? Hmm! Details below.

Marisa Mendez

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Travolta had parked his 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL on the street — just a couple blocks from a Jaguar dealer.

We’re told John was only in the dealership for about 10 minutes — and when he returned … his whip had vanished.

John went back to the Jag dealer and waited for police to show up to take a report. We’re told there are no witnesses. Travolta’s rep hasn’t gotten back to us yet.

By the way … that Benz can sell for as much as $100,000.