Police are searching for a man charged with killing his wife at the Dunkin' Donuts in Maryland where they both worked. Patrons called police Sunday night shortly after discovering no workers at the Dunkin' Donuts on Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover. According to Anne Arundel County Police, an officer checked the business and found a severely injured woman in the kitchen area. The woman, 21-year-old Palak Bhadreskumar Patel of Hanover, died at the scene, police said in a news release. Scroll down for video . Wanted: Police have said that 24-year-old Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, hit his wife Palak Bhadreskumar Patel multiple times with an object and then fled . Anne Arundel County police said an officer responded around 10:51pm. 'The female employee of Dunkin Donuts was the victim of an apparent homicide,' the release said. Police said the investigation revealed that Patel's husband, 24-year-old Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, hit her multiple times with an object and then fled. 'This is not a random crime as the victim and suspect were known to each other,' authorities said in the news release. They said that Patel has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, as well as dangerous weapon with intent to injure. According to authorities, Patel is considered to be dangerous. One of the store's frequent customers, Idrisa Wurie, told the Capital Gazette 'Oh my goodness. I am shocked because they are very nice people.' A police spokesperson told the Gazette police dealt with the couple in the past year regarding a domestic incident. In a statement, Dunkin' Donuts said 'We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred at the Dunkin' Donuts / Baskin-Robbins combination restaurant on Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover, Maryland. 'All of us at Dunkin' Brands are saddened to learn of the death of crew member Palak Bhadreskumar Patel, and our thoughts go out to her family and friends. 'The franchise owner is cooperating fully with the local authorities in their investigation. As this is a pending police matter, it is inappropriate for us to comment further.' Police have said tips can be called into to 410-222-474 and anonymously at 410-222-4700. Incident: The couple both worked at this Hanover Dunkin' Donuts store.
Patrons called police Sunday night shortly after discovering no workers at the Dunkin' Donuts on Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover . According to authorities, an officer checked the business and found a severely injured woman in the kitchen area . Police said Palak Bhadreskumar Patel of Hanover, died at the scene . They said the investigation revealed that her husband, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, hit her multiple times with an object and then fled .