Two Bronx men are being sought in connection with a theft by deception incident in which an elderly resident of Barnegat Township allegedly was scammed.

Jorge Peguero-Mendez, 34, and Richard Quinones-Perez, 24, were each charged with theft by deception. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the two suspects have not yet been apprehended, and warrants for their arrests have been issued and remain outstanding.