The conversation took place in San Diego at a Coastal Riverine unit -- a quick, small boat fighting team -- where Dorner served in 2006.

CNN: February 9, 2013 -- Updated 1435 GMT (2235 HKT)

Two sailors reported Dorner approached them Wednesday and spoke with them for about 10 minutes at a San Diego coastal riverine unit -- a quick, small boat fighting team -- where Dorner served in 2006.

CNN: February 9, 2013 -- Updated 1735 GMT (0135 HKT)