Police are investigating the death of a woman at a private villa on St. John. The incident was reported to 911 emergency dispatch Sunday morning.

According to preliminary information from the V.I. Police Department, officers interviewed a man who said he and his wife were on vacation from Virginia and had an argument at the villa. The man said after the argument he slept outside the rental property in his vehicle. The next morning he tried to enter to the villa but could not gain access.

He called for assistance to get inside and, once inside, discovered the unresponsive body of his 41-year-old wife.

St. John Deputy Police Chief Maria Jones said the case is under police investigation and detectives are examining all aspects.

“This is preliminary information and further investigation as well as an autopsy need to be done,” Jones said.

Jones urged anyone who had contact with the couple during their stay on St. John to call the detectives and tell what they know.

“Any information, even if you think it may not be significant or relevant to the case may help detectives get a clearer picture of the events leading up to this death,” the deputy chief said.

People with information can call detectives at 1-340-714-9834 or 1-340-715-5522, or the 911 dispatch center or the anonymous tip services, Crimes Stoppers USVI, at 1-800-222-8477.