UPDATE: FBI Manhunt Continues For Suspected Dunkin Donuts Murderer Who May Have Fled New Jersey

A man sought by police for killing his wife in a Dunkin’ Donuts in Maryland - and was last seen in New Jersey - has likely fled to India, according to court documents.

Still, the FBI says it’s conducting a manhunt for Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, 24, after he allegedly killed his wife earlier this month in a Dunkin Donuts where they both worked.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland has issued a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel in the alleged murder of his wife, Palak Bhadreskumar Patel.

Patel was last seen near Newark, according to the FBI.

The Baltimore FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to Patel’s arrest.

Detectives say both the husband and wife worked at a Dunkin Donuts restaurant at 7657 Arundel Mills Blvd. in Hanover, Md. They believe Patel killed Palak in a back room just before midnight on April 12, according to the FBI.

Customers at the restaurant called police April 12 to report there were no employees inside the business. When an officer checked the restaurant, he found a woman laying in the kitchen area with severe injuries; she was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Patel was born in India and was in the United States legally, but his VISA expired in March, according to the FBI.

An arrest warrant issued for Patel charges him with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and dangerous weapon with intent to injure.

Palak Patel took his passport, issued in India, from his home on April 13, WUSA TV reports.

A taxi driver told police she picked up Patel near the Dunkin Donuts and drove him to a hotel near the Newark International Airport, according to police.

If you have any information about Patel or his whereabouts, call 1-800-CALL-FBI. You could receive a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to Patel’s arrest.

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