Missing Victorian mum returns home

A missing Melbourne mother has returned home.

Nurse Angelika Peters' family and police appealed for public help earlier this week as the 45-year-old hadn't been seen since leaving her Ascot Vale home last Thursday morning.

They were concerned for her welfare as she left all her personal items behind, including medication for severe allergies, and her disappearance was out of character.

Ms Peters returned home on Thursday afternoon, police said.