Police say a man who robbed an Essex Junction Domino's Wednesday morning was later hit by a car while trying to escape.

It happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Domino's on Pearl Street. Police say James Gutro, 28, threatened to hurt the clerk before he took off with some cash and drove off toward the Five Corners.

When police spotted him in traffic, they say Gutro got out of his car and tried to run for it, but was struck by a car. He then disappeared behind the On Tap Restaurant. Officers found him about three hours later.

The Manchester, New Hampshire, man was treated at the UVM Medical Center for his injuries. He's due in court Thursday.