NORTON, Ohio -- East of Chicago Pizza in Barberton caused quite a stir Monday as news got out about its controversial billboard. However, around 3:15 p.m. the billboard was removed.

The billboard, which read “Fat people are harder to kidnap," was on display at the corner of Norton Avenue and S. Cleveland Massillon Road.

Reporter Hannah Drown broadcasted live video from the site on cleveland.com’s Facebook page to discuss the billboard and get viewers’ thoughts. Some people found it offensive while others said it was all in good fun.

You can see the video below or, to leave your own comments and reactions, access the video directly on Facebook.

At “Fat people are harder to kidnap” billboard in Norton. Can you believe the sign? Is it offensive? Hannah Drown is there taking your thoughts. Sound off in the comments. Posted by cleveland.com on Monday, January 27, 2020

During Drown’s first broadcast, the billboard was taken down and replaced with a message about veteran support. She broadcasted a second live video to discuss the billboard’s removal, which you can see below or on Facebook.

“Fat people are harder to kidnap” billboard in Norton has been taken down. Do you think it should have stayed up? Was it offensive? Hannah Drown is there taking your thoughts. Sound off in the comments. Posted by cleveland.com on Monday, January 27, 2020

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