"He is carrying her in view of houses on both sides of the street, then ACROSS the street to his house, where he is then in possible view of other neighbors."Most people sre in bed and sleeping by midnight, and I would guess that the abduction took place even later than that. Who would be up to see him?
Not only that, but he didn't have very far to go anyway.
I realize that not many are up at that time, but would one want to take the chance?
Unless he is skirting the buildings and keeping in the shadows away from the street light.