Father said swimmer Lochte came to the US before being stopped.

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Rio de JANEIRO The father of American swimmer Ryan Lochte said Wednesday that his son returned to the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered to confiscate his passport and his teammate Jimmy Feigen for both to remain in Brazil during the investigation by his denunciation of his were robbed at gunpoint during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Steve Lochte said from his home in Florida, his son called him on Tuesday after reaching the United States. 32 year old swimmer was going to pick up your vehicle and buy a new wallet to replace the one that said he was robbed, AP reported.

"I'm just happy because it is safe, '' Lochte, father said. '' It was an unfortunate experience for him and the other three. I do not understand why there is so much controversy. They took the taxi and assaulted. The most important thing is that it is very fortunate because you are safe and sound, and that all that was removed was the money and the wallet ''.

He said his son never took the cell phone or accreditation during the incident on Sunday morning. He said he is sure that Ryan had his passport or otherwise would not have allowed him to board a plane.

At the moment Feigen's whereabouts is unknown, although the San Antonio Express-News reported that continues in Brazil.

The office of Judge Keyla Blank confirmed in a statement that issued the order to confiscate their passports.

The US Olympic Committee said police went to the Olympic Village on Wednesday morning to confiscate the documents, but the swim team was gone.

'' We will continue to cooperate with the Brazilian authorities, '' said committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky. The United States Department of State also issued a statement Wednesday in urging those involved to cooperate with the authorities.

Lochte and three of his companions said they were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi on Sunday morning as they returned to the Olympic Village a party, several hours after finishing their tests in swimming.

Police said they had little evidence to confirm this version of events, adding that swimmers could not provide important details in interviews.

'' Why invent something? '' He questioned Steve Lochte. '' It's absurd. ''

An official with knowledge of the investigation told the AP that police can not find the driver or witnesses. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation continues.