A 45-year-old woman who walked out of her Melbourne home last Thursday and has not been seen since is the subject an intense police search.

Angelika Peters is 5’9″, has light brown hair, blue eyes and a slim build. When she was last seen she was wearing a blue top and dark trousers, and she may also be wearing a blue and red coat.

Speaking to Neos Kosmos, her daughter Arna Dionysopoulos (25), said she was extremely concerned about her well-being.

“I’m really scared. This is uncharacteristic of her, she’s never been a person to run away from an issue.”

“If anyone’s seen her, we just want to know she’s ok,” said Ms Dionysopoulos.

“I’m trying to be strong, but I’m fearful”

Ms Dionysopoulos said that her mother had recently had to retire on medical grounds from a 20-year career as a nurse.

Victoria Police will brief media on their investigation on Tuesday.

Anyone with information about Angelika’s whereabouts should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.