In a bizarre sequence of events, superstar celebrity Tera Patrick had her cherished dog CHOPPER stolen from her locked car.

The theft of the 5 pound Toy Fox Terrier apparently took place while TERA was mere feet from her automobile talking to friends near the FASHION CENTER MALL on RIVERSIDE DRIVE in STUDIO CITY early TUESDAY EVENING.

A generous reward has been issued for the safe return of the small black and white dog with the brown and black face who always accompanies TERA on her busy schedule of events.

'I cannot imagine anybody doing this in a public place and I am appealing to my fans and the public to keep their eyes and ears out for my missing dog', said a distraught Tera Patrick.

Anybody with information on Chopper's whereabouts is asked to please call TERA's production manager ROBERT at 323 229-9582 or to contact All Media Play at 323 467-9900