A sign linked to a hate group was removed Saturday from the American Tobacco Campus (ATC) in Durham.

A photo showed the sign, which read "strong families, strong nations" with a link to a Patriot Front website. A spokesperson from ATC said they were alerted about the sign and removed it.

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Patriot Front is classified by several groups, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, as a white nationalist hate group.

As the day progressed, more banners were noticed by people traveling along I-40.

Surveillance footage captured a man holding a banner near the American Tobacco Campus. Moments later, the same banner was spotted hanging from the South Parking Garage.

"There is no place for hate at the American Tobacco Campus," said ATC General Manager Pete McClure.

ATC security sent WRAL News two photos showing the people they believe hung the sign on the building.

Man suspected for hanging Patriot Front banner from American Tobacco Campus
Photo courtesy of America Tobacco Campus security. (© WRAL)
Men believed to have hung up Patriot Front sign
Photo courtesy of America Tobacco Campus security (© WRAL)

"I find it scary, and it worries me," said one anonymous witness to the signs.

Sources told WRAL News they saw the same men from the video placing more materials around the downtown area.

It is unclear if authorities believe the same men posted the signs.

WRAL spoke with the person who chose to share the picture of the banner to help raise awareness.

"It is a little scary to kind of see it around, and you’re thinking okay that's why, when you do see those sort of things, you’ve got to call it out and say 'that’s not what anybody here stands for,'" another sign witness said.

American Tobacco Campus, owned by WRAL’s parent company, said there is no place for hate at ATC and emphasized their commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all.

"Durham is a super diverse city; I don’t think white supremacist hate is welcome here," a witness said.

Hate group signs posted around downtown Durham
Hate group signs were posted Saturday around downtown Durham. (© WRAL)

ATC said they have been working with law enforcement during the investigation.

Signs from Patriot Front were also posted in various areas around downtown Durham at various times.

Map of when and where signs were seen in Durham
Map of when and where signs were seen in Durham (© WRAL)

WRAL News received a report of another sign on Interstate 40 East in Raleigh Sunday morning. The Raleigh Police Department told WRAL that they are looking into a similar situation but said they don't have any other details right now.