A man has been charged for stealing a police car while naked on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

The incident happened while officers were at a car crash in Maroochydore about 7:30pm (AEST) yesterday.

Police at the scene say they tried to get the man out of their car but he drove away.

They found their vehicle abandoned about a kilometre away and arrested a naked man a short time later.

A 26-year-old from Golden Beach has been charged with offences including wilful exposure, dangerous driving and obstructing police.

He also faces charge of being adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.

The man is due to appear before the Maroochydore Magistrates court tomorrow.